Senior Gardener

**Job Type: Senior Gardener**

**Location: Ascot, Berkshire**

**Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. **_Some Saturdays and Bank Holidays required during busy periods. _**

**Overview**

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and passionate Senior Gardener to join a multi-skilled team on a beautiful private estate in Berkshire.

This position would suit a proactive and creative horticulturalist who has demonstrable experience of working within a private estate or prestigious public garden. Expertise in formal garden maintenance and a comprehensive knowledge of different plant species and their care is essential. Working under the direction of the Head Gardener, and as part of a larger garden and grounds team, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the maintenance of Grade I listed gardens.

**Responsibilities to include**:

- Rose garden pruning/training
- Plant research and procurement
- Seed collection and propagation
- Maintaining herbaceous and mixed borders throughout the
- Estate Vegetable cultivation and harvesting
- Cut-flower production
- Seed collection and propagation
- Seasonal bulb and pot planting
- Potager vegetable cultivation and harvesting
- Pruning fruit trees
- General garden maintenance/tidying
- Weeding and mulching

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years’ experience
- Comprehensive plant knowledge and proven practical skills
- RHS Level 2 or above qualification