Estate Manager / Gardener job (M/F) in Limoges, France
Job description
A 12-hectare estate classified as a Historic Monument located near Limoges (87), is looking for an Estate Manager/Gardener to oversee the complete management of the property.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the owners, you will be responsible for the overall condition of the property:
- Daily maintenance of green spaces: soil preparation, planting, watering, mowing, pruning and brush clearing
- Coordination of specialist contractors: tree surgery, forest management and pond maintenance
- Monitoring of technical equipment: boiler, water tank, septic tank and electrical system
- Estate security management: daily rounds and supervision of the alarm system
- Welcoming visitors during Heritage Days and assisting with seminar coordination (approximately 40 days between July and September)
- Occasional driving duties as required
- Availability during the owners' stays, including certain Saturdays
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the management of ecological green spaces
- Versatile, autonomous and rigorous, with strong practical gardening skills and the ability to carry out minor maintenance work
- Comfortable with office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for regular reporting to the owners
- Driving licence required
- Excellent presentation, discretion and a strong sense of service are essential
Work conditions
- Job Title: Estate Manager/Gardener (M/F)
- Location: Near Limoges (87)
- Accommodation: Live-in
- Contract Type: Permanent (CDI) – full-time
- Start Date: Early July
Salary
Christopher Lebreton is a freelance recruiter with Morgan & Mallet International, specializing in the placement of household staff for an international HNW and UHNW clientele.
With a background in luxury hospitality, where he held the position of Sous Chef Executive at the InterContinental Lyon – Hôtel-Dieu, he has developed a deep understanding of excellence-driven environments, team leadership, and bespoke service standards.
This hands-on experience enables him to accurately identify candidates capable of thriving in demanding and highly confidential settings. He recruits for a wide range of roles, including private chefs, butlers, house managers, housekeepers, chauffeurs, and other key household positions.
His approach is defined by a strong understanding of client expectations, a rigorous selection process, and a tailored, discreet service, ensuring long-term and highly aligned placements.
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