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Skilled Gardener

Job in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9, England, UK
Listing for: ECG Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Skilled Gardener Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join our experienced and welcoming team on a private estate in the Chiltern Hills.

This family weekend home features herbaceous borders, shrub beds, formal and informal lawns, wildflower meadows, a kitchen garden, and a glasshouse. Projects on the organic wider estate offer excellent scope for horticultural involvement.

Working under the direction of the Head Gardener, the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining the gardens to a high standard while further developing the displays and their horticultural expertise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Propagation, planting, pruning, hedge cutting, mowing, strimming, and seasonal lawn care
  • Irrigation, staking, composting, and pest and disease management
  • Maintenance of herbaceous borders and productive gardens
  • Safe operation of horticultural tools and machinery
  • Occasional assistance across the wider estate
  • Liaising with owners and staff to support smooth estate operations
Candidate Requirements
  • Minimum RHS Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Strong theoretical and practical horticultural knowledge
  • Professional, motivated, and proactive approach
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
  • Physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

This role offers the opportunity to work within a unique estate environment dedicated to nurturing nature and horticultural excellence.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your experience.

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

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