Daily Live-out Head Gardener (Private Estate), Mon - Fri, 8am–4pm – £30K–£35K gross per annum

Family Description & Location:

A British professional couple are seeking a skilled and hands-on Head Gardener for their 6-acre private estate on the outskirts of York, North Yorkshire. The estate features a large manor house, holiday cottages, a greenhouse, orchard, kitchen garden, formal lawns, main terrace, and woodland areas.
A full garden redesign has been developed in collaboration with a landscape designer, and the successful candidate will play a key role in implementing this multi-year transformation plan through a series of agreed projects.

Job Description
This is an exciting and varied position for a motivated horticultural professional who enjoys both garden development and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all gardens and grounds to an exceptional standard
• Keep lawns in top condition through mowing, edging, re-seeding, and top dressing (robot mowers in use but require oversight and maintenance)
• Care for greenhouse, orchard, and kitchen garden including herbs and vegetables
• Maintain shrub, herbaceous, and floral borders, ensuring healthy growth and seasonal displays
• Oversee maintenance of garden buildings, tennis court, and paths; coordinate contractors when needed
• Ensure machinery and tools are well-maintained and safe to use
• Shape the ongoing garden development in line with the estate’s master plan
• Support occasional hard landscaping or small garden construction tasks

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven horticultural experience and a strong passion for plants, lawns, and garden design
• Good understanding of turf care, borders, and seasonal planting
• Full UK driving licence and experience with garden machinery
• Strong self-management and communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and confident in planning and implementing garden projects
• Competent in using Outlook, Word, and Excel for reporting and project tracking
• Trustworthy, professional, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Basic hard landscaping or repair skills would be beneficial

Days of Work & Salary:

• Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm (40 hours per week; flexibility according to season)
• 28 days’ holiday including public holidays
• Daily role – own vehicle required for commute
• Salary: £30,000–£35,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
• Start date: Negotiable

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a dedicated, creative Head Gardener who takes pride in their work and is eager to bring a new garden vision to life.

Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs

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