The Queen is looking for a gardener to mow the lawns at Windsor Castle – and you’ll get paid £20k

DO you fancy working at a castle and having the Queen as your boss?

Her Majesty is currently looking for a gardener to mow the lawns at Windsor Castle, and you’ll get paid £20,000 a year. 

An advertisement was put out on the Royal Household website stating how they want someone to help care for “gardens that thousands will admire.”

The successful candidate will be hired full-time, working five days a week on a permanent contract. 

The ad states: “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.

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“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.”

The Royal Household states that the job will be an opportunity to “make your mark.”

It adds: “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 Gardens team at The Royal Household maintain and care for gardens that are seen by thousands of visitors and guests every year.”

So who are they looking for?

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They are looking for a green-fingered buff who has a “passion for horticulture” and a “good working knowledge of plants and turf care.”

It adds: “A minimum qualification of Horticulture NVQ 2 (or similar) and a full UK driving licence will be essential, as will experience operating a wide range of garden machinery.

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“We’re a busy team, so self-discipline and time management skills are vital. 

“And overall, in all that you do, you’ll take great pride in your work and will be motivated to present gardens to exceptional standards.”

You have to be quick if you want to be in the running, as applications close at the end of this month.