Estate Gardener in Stamford

Estate Gardener / Groundskeeper Location: Uffington, Lincolnshire Contract: 6 Months Initially with potential to go permanent | Employed or Self-Employed Hours: Full time - Seasonal Hours Start Date: ASAP Private Estate | Grounds Maintenance | Caretaking | Estate Administration Are you an experienced Gardener or Groundskeeper looking for a varied role on a large private estate? I'm working with a private estate in Uffington, Oxfordshire, that's urgently looking for someone reliable and hardworking to take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of its grounds and buildings. The estate includes a Grade II listed country house, three tenanted properties and approximately 230 acres of parkland, farmland and woodland. This is initially a 6-9 month contract, with the potential to extend or become permanent. Both employed and self-employed candidates will be considered. The Role You'll be taking over from a long-serving member of staff, helping to keep the estate tidy, maintained and running smoothly ahead of a planned sale. It's a practical, hands-on role with a mix of grounds maintenance, general caretaking and some basic administration. Day to day, you'll be involved in: Maintaining lawns, hedges and general estate grounds Keeping the gardens and surrounding areas tidy and presentable Carrying out general caretaking duties around the main house and wider estate Identifying and reporting maintenance issues Completing basic administrative tasks, including estate-related forms and correspondence Liaising with contractors and other parties where required Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks throughout the seasons The workload will vary depending on the time of year, with quieter periods during winter and more hours available during the growing season. About You The priority is finding someone dependable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in. You might already be working as an Estate Gardener, Groundskeeper, Grounds Maintenance Operative or Caretaker, or have a similar background in maintaining large grounds or private properties. Ideally, you'll have: Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or estate upkeep Confidence maintaining lawns, hedges and general outdoor areas A practical, hands-on approach and a good work ethic The ability to work independently without constant supervision Good organisational skills and basic administrative ability Confidence completing forms and handling written correspondence A flexible approach to working hours and seasonal demands Ideally, you'll live locally to the area or within an easy travelling distance Previous private estate experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential. The main thing is finding someone who can be trusted to look after the property and keep everything in good order. Contract & Benefits Initial 6-9 month contract Open to both employed and self-employed candidates Potential for the position to be extended or made permanent Flexible working hours depending on seasonal requirements Varied role across a substantial private estate Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of the estate's upkeep Urgent requirement with an ASAP start preferred For more information or to apply, please contact Leo at MorePeople. (phone number removed)