Preston Hall Estate Gardener Opportunity

Preston Hall Estate is excited to welcome a new Gardener to the Walled Garden. This is an opportunity to join the estate at an exciting time as we continue to develop and improve the existing gardens. We are located just outside Pathhead, Midlothian, within easy reach of Edinburgh by car. The walled gardens form part of an 18th and 19th century designed landscape and are of outstanding architectural interest. Currently, the gardens consist of extensive herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs, and a glasshouse containing grapevines, figs, and stone fruits. Whilst it is largely a private garden, at present we are open for events, by appointment for tours, and on designated open days throughout the year. The responsibilities of the role lie mainly within the walled garden and Flower Garden, although the work does extend around the holiday lets and Preston Hall itself.

About You

Working closely alongside our Head Gardener this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to increase their expertise and develop knowledge, though you will also have a resourceful nature and the ability to work under your own initiative. You will have the ability to guide seasonal staff and volunteers in their work. As our programme of events increases, you may be expected to facilitate as required, and so the ability and confidence to interact with garden users during garden events is required. Due to the nature of the role you will need to be comfortable with physical work, uneven ground, and potentially walking over long distances to different areas of the surrounding estate and properties. We would expect you to be willing to observe health and safety procedures set out by Preston Hall Estate.