Groundskeeper and Night Manager

Groundskeeper and Night Manager A varied hands-on role at Ardington House, Oxfordshire Ardington House is a Georgian country house and events venue near Wantage, Oxfordshire, and an award-winning venue, named Best Country House Wedding Venue. We are recruiting for a new role combining grounds, maintenance, event preparation and night management duties across our busy wedding and events season. COMPENSATION PACKAGE Salary of £34,500 per annum Workplace pension with employer contribution 28 days'' paid annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays HOURS This is a full-time role, normally worked Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. The role also includes approximately 40 event-night shifts per year, predominantly on Saturdays between April and October, typically from 5pm or 6pm until 1am. These shifts form part of the contracted hours and are balanced by equivalent time off during the working week. RESPONSIBILITIES Groundskeeper - Gardening assistance to the contract gardener, including using machinery for hedge cutting, mowing, strimming, log cutting and splitting, seeding, watering, leaf clearing, path and drive upkeep, flower care, weeding, planting, and general care of the gardens, grounds and machinery. Maintenance - Fixing minor damage and general maintenance around the House, including fault finding, basic repairs, floor care, painting, varnishing, Basic knowledge of electrics and plumbing would be advantageous. Event Preparation - Assisting the Operations Manager with ..... full job details .....