Full-time Gardener & Part-time Housekeeper - Nr Thirsk North Yorkshire - start ASAP - 2 bed cottage accommodation - £50,000 GPA
Our client is looking for an experienced Couple to take on a fantastic position of Sole Gardener / Part-time Housekeeper. The position has become available to assist with the management of a beautiful 4-acre garden at the heart of a 600 acre estate for a 17th C Grade II* property. Successful candidates will be provided with a 2-bedroom cottage on site.
The garden itself is 4 acres with varying features which include lawns, herbaceous and shrub borders, vegetable garden with fruit and cut flower beds, rose beds, and clipped Yew, Box and Beech hedges. There is also a working greenhouse which is used to propagate and grow on plants for the garden and vegetable beds / cut flower garden. The garden is currently being maintained to a good standard and is tidy and well looked after.
The role would suit someone hands on and who is able to work alone and have the experience to maintain the garden to an exceptional standard alongside excellent plant knowledge. Ideally candidates will have RHS level 2 qualifications or equivalent and proven practical experience managing the routine maintenance and development of a formal garden. The ability to operate and maintain a wide range of garden machinery is essential and the ideal candidate would hold spraying, strimming, chainsaw and tractor-driving certification and experience. The new gardener should be willing and confident to assist with general estate duties, particularly in the winter months to include interior and exterior maintenance, pet sitting, site security when the owners are away, log-splitting and stocking firewood. A full driving licence is required.
The client is also looking for a friendly part time Housekeeper (20 hours per week normally Mornings Monday to Friday). A good all-rounder who takes pride in their work, they will be required to ensure the house is kept clean and tidy to a good standard. Generally, the position will involve cleaning the house and cottage, tending to laundry, ironing, and changing beds. The Housekeeper would also be required to assist with some shoot lunches during the season (not cooking).
Ideally both candidates will be good with animals as the owners have 2 dogs and from time to time the successful candidates will be requested to look after the dogs when the owners are away.
Accommodation is provided on site, and this comprises of a 2-bedroom cottage suitable for the successful couple but unfortunately is unsuitable for children. Council tax is paid for by the homeowner and all utilities are included. The property has a wood burning stove, and firewood is readily available on site to heat the property in the colder months.
Start ASAP
Hours - full-time Monday to Friday for the Gardener and part-time mornings for the Housekeeper
Combined salary of £50,000 GPA split as £35,000 for the Gardener and £15,000 for the Housekeeper