Live In Head Gardener

Head Gardener/Groundsman in Surrey

Full time, long term position. Flexible hours (min 40 per week M-F). Discreet, hands‑on, proactive and experienced person. Salary dependant on experience.

Live‑in – 2 bed cottage with private entrance and gravel garden. Utilities covered. Partners & pets considered.

• Responsible for daily care, presentation and long‑term management of 40 acre estate in Surrey.
• Animal care:
  Daily walking of dogs. Feeding of dogs and cats if housekeeper is away and care of all animals in principal's absence (Chickens, alpacas and sheep including feeding, watering, enclosure checks and general welfare.)
• Maintain lawns, parkland, woodland, paddocks, driveway and formal landscaped areas to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, hedge cutting, leaf clearance, tree care and seasonal works.
• Help maintain planting schemes, borders, shrubs and kitchen garden.
• Oversee irrigation, drainage, fencing, gates and estate infrastructure.
• Maintain pathways, courtyards, gravel drives and hard landscaping. Caring for fountains, ornaments and outdoor furniture.
• Operate and maintain estate machinery and tools.
• Supervise other grounds staff and contractors. Working with another full time groundsman and a part time gardener.
• Occasional driving duties or help with school run.
• Responsible for security of the estate, particularly when principles away. Monitor CCTV, alarms and security systems.
• Occasional indoor handyman duties.
• Oversee tennis court and swimming pool maintenance.
• Assist with car services etc.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to London house to address any issues there.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE.