Head Gardener
Head Gardener required
Job Ref ADV445
A lovely opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Live In or Out Head Gardener to manage the gardens and grounds of a historic country Estate in North Nottinghamshire.
The gardens include a 14 acre private garden for the family house which includes a kitchen and flower cutting garden, formal borders, variety of hedges, fruit trees, bulbs, lawns and woodland. Areas of the garden are established but the family are looking for someone who can work closely with them to further develop the garden. There is currently one, but due to be two, holiday let and a smaller secondary family residence whose gardens will need maintaining.
Part of the Grade 1 listed Parkland is open to the public and is currently lawns and woodland. However, along with a gradually restoration of a 5 acre Walled Garden, the public areas need enhancing so your informed technical and practical input will be required.
You would be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and developing the gardens and grounds with good all round knowledge in all areas of gardening, including cutting and propagation and ideally garden design. Excellent communication and the ability to work alone or in a team is vital as a full time assistant gardener will report to you and you will need to work closely with the family and other members of the wider Estate team. The role covers a large area of the Estate so good time management and organisation is essential to manage both daily but also seasonal tasks.
The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
- Level 3 RHS Qualifications
- Chainsaw certificate (preferably NPC201+202) and spray certificate (PA1/PA6) is advantage however training can be given if necessary
- Full driving license
A competitive package is available and can include suitable accommodation if needed (family and pets welcome). CPD is encouraged and supported. Working week is 40 hours Monday to Friday but hours many vary with the seasons.
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref ADV398
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Senior Gardener to join our team. You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day care of the gardens at Belton whilst ensuring everyone who visits the garden feel welcome.
There will be some weekend working (approx. 1 in 5). This role will be partly office based.
What it's like to work here
Belton House is one of the National Trust’s busiest places and we hope to welcome around 450,000 visitors this year. The Grade 1 listed garden is layered with formal parterres, pleasure gardens, and ponds. It features an orangery of international significance, fountain, maze, extensive spring bulb display, significant tree plantings and numerous statues and garden buildings.
You’ll be part of a dedicated property team looking after this special place, which also offers an ancient parkland, 17th-century mansion, and the National Trust’s largest outdoor adventure playground.
Reporting to the Head Gardener, you’ll supervise four other gardeners and a team of support volunteers to maintain, enhance, and conserve Belton’s gardens.
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What you'll be doing
As a Senior Gardener you'll:
-Ensure health and safety compliance in the gardens
-Ensure tools and machinery are maintained.
-Help develop maintenance plans for the garden.
-Be involved in or oversee restoration and development projects.
-Help develop sustainable and efficient ways of working.
-Support the development and delivery of activities/tours in the gardens.
-Oversee plant propagation and the development of kitchen garden area.
-Organise volunteering events.
Who we're looking for
You'll need to have the following experience:
-Qualified in horticulture to Level 3
-Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
-Competence in horticultural machinery use and maintenance.
-Passionate about showcasing good horticulture and raising standards.
-Good knowledge of health and safety.
-A team player, willing to get involved and help deliver team and property objectives.
-Willing to work across a variety horticultural disciplines, as this role will be diverse.
-Has creative ideas on how to get visitors to interact with the garden.
-Driving licence is essential. Chainsaw and PA1 & PA6 desirable.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.
Benefits for working at the National Trust include:
Flexible working whenever possibleFree parking at most locationsFree entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salaryClick here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
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Gardens Manager
Gardens Manager
Job Ref ADV301
Full time
Permanent
£40,000 per annum, dependant on experience
If you offer significant experience in horticulture and arboriculture, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role leading the gardens team and working across the high-profile gardens of this prestigious school.
As Gardens Manager, you will ensure the gardens receive the high level of direction they require so that they reach their full potential. To achieve this, you will develop landscaping, planting and maintenance strategies and proposals for the development of the gardens as well as seasonal work schedules to ensure the care of all gardens and woodlands. This will include ensuring that the many trees and hedges within the estate are kept in a safe and healthy condition and all footpaths, tracks and fences are appropriately maintained.
You will also manage the Gardens Department’s environmental impact, including energy and chemicals, and take responsibility for the day to day health and safety needs of the department. The role will also involve liaising with statutory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Planning Authorities to ensure the School meets statutory and other requirements.
Demonstrable experience of running a similar department within an estate of a comparable size is essential. You will need to be financially competent as you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the budget for the department. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act is also required, and you will need to be competent in the handling of chemicals or fuels and the safe operation of various types of machinery.
If you can provide forward-thinking leadership and management and have a passion for creating and developing outstanding gardens, we would be delighted to hear from you.
In return, Uppingham School offer a range of benefits, which include:
-A contributory pension scheme
-Private healthcare
-Free lunches during term-time
-Full membership of Uppingham School Sports Centre for a subsidised fee
-School fee discount scheme for children of staff
-Training and development opportunities
-Sodexo benefits portal, with discounts at high street shops, supermarkets, holidays etc
-Discounted RAC membership
-Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Our gardens form a vital part of the estate for pupils, parents, staff and visitors to enjoy. Within the estate there is a mixture of private gardens, landscapes and woodland, as well as a number of smaller residential and feature gardens.
For further details about this opportunity and to apply, please follow this link
https://www.uppingham.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities
The closing date for applications is 3rd March 2021 at 9am.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
Sole Gardener
A self-motivated and driven Sole Gardener is sought after to maintain a stunning 4-acre formal garden to a high horticultural standard as well as the ongoing development and enhancing the garden as and when required. The position is full time, permanent and is based in Rutland, East Midlands.
The garden consists of a 3-acre walled garden containing a vegetable garden and orchard to provide the house with fruit and vegetable, herbaceous and mixed borders, mature and young trees, a variety of roses, hedges and lawns. The owners occasionally open the garden to the public through organised tours.
Applicants must have excellent plant knowledge, ideally hold a level 2 or above horticultural qualification, excellent attention to detail and a methodological approach to their work. PA1/PA6 spray certificates would be an advantage, combined with good technical skills and previous experience working on private estates.
Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning is required for the role. Good physical fitness is important, and applicants must be tidy in their work, presentable and positive in attitude. A full UK driving licence is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated gardener with the experience, knowledge and enjoys maintaining and developing a garden to a high standard.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Rutland, East Midlands
JOB No: EC16091
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Head Groundsperson - ADV261 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, set mainly within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, an area of great natural beauty. The Estate extends to some 15,000 acres, straddling the borders of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Several areas of the Estate have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, providing a fantastic habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Much of the land on the Estate is used for agriculture and forestry purposes.
Reporting to the company directors and to the owning family, the Head Groundsperson will be responsible for managing all site based activities to ensure that all grounds maintenance work is delivered on time, to the required standards and within agreed budgets whilst maximising client satisfaction. They will be responsible for ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are met within your department and have proven experience in supervising staff and budget management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise staff to ensure standards are maintained and maintenance tasks are completed.Train, develop and motivate staff to continuously develop their technical skills.Management of machinery including maintenance and purchasing of new equipment.Responsible for the management of contractors where required.Estimate resources required for work projects, schedule and allocate work activities and maintain a budgetary overview of both operational and capital expenditures to maximise cost efficiency.To organise and manage any work to the Abbey gardens.To help with any family events and organise seasonal decorations in consultation with the family.Maintain the cricket pitch and tennis court to high standards.Manage the control of invasive weeds & plants like Bracken and Japanese Knotweed on key areas of the Estate.Manage all aspects of Health & Safety within the department in line with company expectations and promote safe working practices at all times.Maintain accurate records and produce management reports.Manage grounds maintenance work on the company’s commercial sites providing feedback to other department managers.Manage the maintenance and development of wild flowers in road side verges around the estate.Manage the gritting & snow clearing policy around the estate, retail businesses and tenanted properties over 7 days a week.Manage the maintenance on external ecology sites as instructed by other department managers.Maintain signage and gateway fences around the estate and report any defects to the building department.Source and encourage funding from external bodies where possible, including the production of reports, etc. to gain this.Monitor and implement works within the parkland plan to maintain standards within the registered parkland.
To carry out other general tasks as may reasonably be requested by management.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must have:
-Full UK driving licence, ideally with a trailer entitlement.
-High level of further education or significant experience in a similar role.
-Excellent communication skills.
-The ability to work alone and as part of a team
-Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and all relevant regulations.
-A “can do” attitude, be a hard-working team player and maintain a high quality of work
-The ability to manage staff and contractors.
-Experience in budget planning to cover labour, resources, external contractors, machinery maintenance, purchasing of new equipment and capital works.
-The ability to manage with little supervision and be pro-active.
Sales Executive - J720
Our client has a Wholesale Nursery established for over 30 years supplying plants to landscapers, garden designers and property developers across the UK. They are currently seeking a Sales Executive to join the team.
Do you have field sales experience?
Do you have good industry knowledge?
Are you confident to build relationships and bring new business to the table?
Key points:
- To plan, manage and co-ordinate work activities
- To ensure the most efficient uses of resources
- Generate new leads increasing profitability of the business
- Working both office based and field based as deemed necessary
Must haves:
- A good knowledge of horticulture
- Excellent communication skills and IT skills
- Enthusiasm and work ethic able to make a real difference
- Willingness to work as part of a successful sales team
If this Sales Executive vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Senior Gardener - Live in - EC4883 - This position has been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Gardener to join an established team on a large privately-owned estate near Northampton. The gardens are open to the public throughout the summer months and as such, are maintained to a high standard throughout the year. This position would suit a qualified and knowledgeable gardener with some experience of mentoring and/or supervision of Under Gardeners.
The formal and ‘wild’ gardens, located adjacent to the main house, extend to approximately 13 acres and have been developed over the course of the last century by each of the property owners, in association with several distinguished landscape designers. The gardens comprise a series of ‘rooms’ separated by mature yew hedges and walls which enclose large herbaceous borders, formal ponds, statuary and a fine collection of mature trees and shrubs. An additional less formal garden is set on the banks of a meandering stream.
The new Senior Gardener will work under the instruction of the Head Gardener and be supported by two further members of the gardening team to ensure that the gardens are managed and presented to an extremely high standard. Applications are invited from either current estate Senior Gardeners or experienced Skilled Gardeners seeking career progression. The successful applicant will need to be committed, trustworthy, self-motivated, have an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards. Applicants must possess good supervisory and communication skills as well as a positive attitude. This is very much a hands-on position that requires good leadership skills and enthusiasm for disseminating horticultural knowledge to those under your supervision.
Applicants should hold a minimum RHS Level 2, HND, OND, City and Guilds or equivalent horticulture qualification and PA1/PA6 chemical spray certificate desirable. Candidates must have at least three years’ relevant experience together with comprehensive plant knowledge and familiarity with most gardening practices, including the use of common garden machinery. As the role will involve the supervision of under gardeners at times, a clear understanding and working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation is required.
Although the position is predominantly based on a 39-hour working week, flexibility is required to cover weekends and Bank Holidays as required. The position can potentially be offered on a live-out basis to candidates already living locally. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within the celebrated gardens of a fabulous historic estate, with a close-knit team, and for owners who are genuinely passionate about their gardens.
SALARY: £21,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Northampton
JOB No: EC4883
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC4001
Dynamic person required to take full responsibility for the management of a large 12-acre garden made up of lawns, woodland, colourful borders, kitchen/walled garden, pond, greenhouses and pavilion/summerhouse in Rutland. The successful candidate will also be responsible for up to c. 4 assistant colleagues to help with the busy seasonal schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the effective responsibility for the property’s gardens and grounds at all times.
- To report in a timely manner to the owners regarding any decisions, actions and progress relating to the gardens and grounds.
- To source and actively liaise with all external horticultural suppliers and contractors for the owners approval, and in order to ensure full maintenance to the required standards at all times.
- Establish good working relationships with all external contractors, whilst prioritising any required works and demonstrating informed decision making.
- To maintain all service records and manuals in relation to the garden and grounds.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with the under gardener/s to resolve problems and make decisions that enhance overall effectiveness for the gardens and grounds.
Key Activities:
- Ensure all outside areas and gardens are clean, neat and tidy at all times
- Maintain outdoor natural swimming pool - supervise contractor visits etc.
- Clean and maintain garden furniture and lights
- Clean and maintain greenhouses, pavilion/summer house etc.
- Supervise gardening suppliers and contractors
- Monitor irrigation and rainwater systems – supervise contractor etc.
- Water pots etc.
Key Skills
- Past-experience as a Head Gardener is desirable but not essential
- Practical knowledge of horticulture including design and planning at all levels (RHS Level II)
- Creative vision for the short, medium and long term
- Ability to safely operate machinery such as mowers, strimmers, etc.
- Warm and friendly dispositions with an approachable manner
- Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible
- Discretion required at all times
- Ability to plan and organise
- Ability to be hands on/take instruction
- Ability to manage third party contractor activities
- Good budget control/negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritise
- IT competent
- Full driving licence
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 DOE and qualifications
LOCATION: Nr Oakham, Rutland
JOB No: EC4001
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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