KING Charles is hiring a gardener to take care of Buckingham Palace gardens for £26,000.
Buckingham Palace revealed they will be hiring for the job online.
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The role requires the gardener to work 39 hours a week from Monday to Friday although in April and May the garden will be required to work 44 hours a week.
Buckingham Palace described the role as: “It’s caring for the gardens that thousands will admire.”
“It’s taking every opportunity to make your mark. And it’s the pride in joining a team at the heart of a world-famous institution. This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.”
The palace have said their new garden will bear the responsibility of maintaining the UK’s most popular gardens so attention to detail is necessary.
They said: “The Gardens team at The Royal Household maintain and care for gardens that are seen by thousands of visitors and guests every year.”
“We are looking for a qualified professional gardener with experience working in a large Historic Garden, Estate or Park.”
“Joining the Gardens team, you’ll help ensure the 39 acres of grounds of Buckingham Palace and the surrounding areas are maintained to the highest of standards.”
The job is labour intensive with mowing, edging and renovation.
They said: “From regular mowing, edging and renovation, you’ll have a passion for lawn care. You will also maintain shrub, herbaceous and rose borders whilst monitoring and nurturing the health of plants, and young trees.”
“Helping to shape the future of the gardens, you’ll plant new shrubbery, bulbs and seasonal flower displays, ensuring that they continue to provide a spectacular setting for a historic building.”
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“And in conserving the garden’s rich biodiversity, you’ll contribute to its unique history whilst learning from expert colleagues.”
The palace says they will only consider someone with previous experience working in a large Historic Garden, Estate or Park.
Charles’ new garden will need a minimum qualification of Horticulture NVQ 2 (or similar) and a full UK driving licence will be essential.
In return for £24,500 to £26,500 the garden will also need experience operating garden machinery.
This is almost £10,000 less than the average gardener salary for Heritage horticulturists which is around £35,000.
Benefits include 25 days annual leave, standard leave allowance and non-contributory pension plan.
Royal staff also get 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and admission tickets across all royal locations.
Hoping applicants should apply by 24th September this year by 11.55pm.