Live in or Live out Estate Manager / Gardener Job in Wiltshire

A fantastic opportunity to work for a returning client of Greycoat, who is looking for a Estate Manager / Gardener to join their 100 acre estate in Wiltshire. The family have a dog.

Predominantly the role entails supervising the overall maintenance of the house and grounds but also assisting in the care of formal gardens alongside a part-time Senior Gardener.

As a significant element of this role involves maintenance of gardens, alongside a part time Senior Gardener, therefore, a sound knowledge of plants and plant care and grounds maintenance would be an advantage, but not essential.

Duties:

Working with the owner to maintain the house, substantial formal gardens and grounds to a high standard
Assisting with the management of routine works to the house, gardens and wider estate
Assisting in the maintenance of wider estate properties and houses including the engagement of contractors, supervision of works and managing maintenance schedules
Shared Care of formal gardens and assisting the part-time gardener with maintenance and plant care
Grounds maintenance across the Estate working with an environmentally sympathetic approach
Liaising with household staff around family and house needs
To act as key holder for the house
Security of the house and grounds as well as some pet care when the family are away
Care of a meadow set aside as a nature reserve
Assisting a part-time river keeper with maintenance of a stretch of river, both bankside and in-stream
Basic maintenance and upkeep of machinery (where qualified)
Assist in the general running of the property

The Candidate should:

Have demonstrable experience as an estate manager or senior gardener looking for a more varied role
Be a strong communicator able to represent the owner and keep them up to date with matters requiring attention
Hold a suitable qualification or demonstrable experience in in an appropriate horticultural or property or grounds maintenance discipline, although not essential
Be experienced in the management of contractors and staff in both building and grounds maintenance
Have good attention to detail and experience in working to very high standards in a tidy manner
Have an interest in nature and biodiversity
Be experienced in the use (and where possible, maintenance) of garden machinery and equipment and maintenance
Work well as part of a team and be comfortable with the supervision of colleagues and contractors
Level 3 Tree Felling or chainsaw license would be an advantage

Start: ASAP

Working week: Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours a week. Flexibility will be required to work outside of normal hours from time to time.

Accommodation: There is the possibility of providing accommodation in either a one bedroom modernized cottage with flexible sitting room area, or a 3 bedroom cottage. Pets will be considered. Utilities bills will be paid by the employer.

Driver: Essential

Salary:

Live in: £30,000 - £40,000 gpa, dependent on experience
Live out: £35,000 - £45,000 gpa, dependent on experience

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy Number: 117565