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Bristol Post
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Geoffrey Bennett

The Queen is hiring a gardener for Buckingham Palace - and it's a live-in position

If you are looking for a gardening job here's a right royal opportunity - to work for the Queen.

Her majesty requests the services of a gardener to keep the grounds of Buckingham Palace looking regal.

The five-day a week job pays a salary of £18,000, and you actually get to live in the palace rent-free.

The live-in position is advertised thus: "It's admiring your lawn before millions do the same.

"It's taking every opportunity to make your mark.

Queen does like her greens to look nice (Getty Images)

"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.

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"The Gardens and Grounds team care for and present gardens that are seen by thousands of visitors and guests every year.

"Joining this small team of qualified gardeners, you'll help ensure the Royal Gardens and surrounding areas of Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace are maintained to an exceptional standard."

Your garden could be appreciated by this lot (Getty Images)

The job, however, is not for anyone who can push a lawnmower.

Applicants need a minimum qualification of Horticulture NVQ 2 (or similar), as well as experience operating a wide range of garden machinery.

You'll also need a clean C1 UK driving licence, as you'll be expected to drive a large lorry as part of your duties.

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The successful person will be required to "keep the lawns in top condition, from regular mowing and edging, to raking, re-seeding and top dressing" as well as "maintain the shrub, herbaceous and rose borders, monitor the health of plants, and nurture the growth of young trees and shrubs."

The Queen wants her new gardener to be a stickler for accuracy and aiming for perfection.

The closing date to apply for the job is Wednesday (April) 24 at 11:55pm, and you can apply here.

Good luck!

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