Skilled Gardener – Private Garden – Petworth, West Sussex

Overview

An experienced Skilled Gardener is sought to join a beautiful private historic garden near Petworth, West Sussex, on a full-time, permanent, live-out basis. The seven-acre garden has been developed and maintained by its owners for 33 years, and the team is looking for a passionate horticulturist to work alongside the Head Gardener to maintain and enhance the garden.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Gardener on day-to-day maintenance, presentation, and ongoing development of the gardens.
• Spend approximately half the time in the productive fruit and vegetable garden with strong practical experience in kitchen gardening, crop management, and seasonal vegetable production.
• Support all aspects of ornamental horticulture, including planting, pruning, border maintenance, lawn care, greenhouse work, and general estate gardening.
• Act as the Head Gardener’s deputy when required, overseeing daily activities, supporting part-time gardeners and external contractors, and maintaining high horticultural standards.

Qualifications

• Practical, physically fit, and enthusiastic gardener with excellent plant knowledge and strong attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for traditional horticulture and productive gardening.
• Reliable team player who can work collaboratively or independently with a proactive, positive can-do attitude.
• Experience in kitchen gardening, fruit cultivation, crop management, and seasonal vegetable production is essential.

Role Details

Location: Near Petworth, West Sussex

Salary: Circa £34,000 DOE

Job No: EC74045

How to Apply

If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply below, or contact Sara Yassin at 01233 733510 or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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