Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and knowledgeable Sole Gardener, to join a beautiful and historic property near Edenbridge. This private house is a Grade II listed building dating back to the 16th century and is surrounded by approximately 7 acres of wonderful grounds and gardens, with the owners showing a keen interest in the future development and enhancement of the gardens. This offers the ideal setting for an enthusiastic Gardener who wishes to aid in the development of a beautiful garden in a sole capacity.
The gardens surrounding the main house are incredibly diverse and provide many areas of interest, including formal lawns, manicured yew hedging, lined by herbaceous borders, mature specimen trees and shrubs including many rhododendrons and azaleas and a small orchard, along with two small fields, a tennis court, swimming pool and two large ponds.
The client has recently put the wheels in motion to enhance the gardens, with the assistance of a landscape architect and are in the process of installing new terraces and formal beds around the main house. Future projects include the potential development of a wildflower meadow, a vegetable patch to provide seasonal produce and landscaping around the swimming pool and ponds. The Sole Gardener will be expected to assist in plant selection and planting schemes, working closely with the client to achieve the desired outcome in the development of new areas, while enhancing the existing.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the continued maintenance of the gardens and grounds to a high horticultural standard throughout the seasons, using both their knowledge and horticultural skills to bring the best out of the garden. In addition, applicants will require strong plant knowledge in order to carry out planting throughout the gardens and create planting plans to assist in the enhancement of the gardens.
Applicants will have a strong work ethic, with a willingness to assist in general handyman tasks around the house, garden, and grounds as well as occasional driving tasks where required. Additionally, good interpersonal communication skills are a must, with the ability to work alongside and liaise with external contractors where necessary.
The successful candidate will possess a full driving license, while horticultural qualifications and related tickets such as PA1/PA6 and chainsaw certificates are advantageous but not essential.
SALARY: Up to £32,000 DOE
LOCATION: Edenbridge
JOB No: EC55940
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Sole Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Sole Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Consultant
Consultant required
English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment UK have been providing permanent staff for the horticultural and land-based industries since 1989. During that time Horticruitment UK has built up a reputation as one of the leading recruitment agencies specialising in the recruitment of permanent staff for the horticultural industry both in the UK and worldwide.
English Country Gardeners are dedicated to the professional gardener and estate owner. We are firmly placed as the leading agency for the recruitment of permanent professional gardeners.
KEY PURPOSE
The Consultant is a key role within the team, reporting directly to the Manager. They will be responsible for ensuring client companies have access to the best quality candidate within the horticultural industry. Consultants manage the entire recruitment process from sourcing candidates through to offer stage and beyond.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Summary
The jobholder will have responsibility for fulfilling client briefs and is expected to adopt an enthusiastic, collaborative and client focused approach, ensuring ethical business practices are followed at all times.
Required skills and experience
- Knowledge and experience of the horticulture recruitment market (preferred).
- Knowledge and experience of the recruitment process, in a similar role in a consultancy.
- Previous experience within a sales / commercial environment.
- Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.
- A strong understanding of the commercial model of a recruitment business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
- A desire to develop, progress and build a successful career.
- Excellent personal organisation and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise, stay focused during busy times and meet deadlines.
- Professional and confident in approach and telephone manner.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel and Word, and an ability to and interest in learning and using internal IT systems.
- Ambitious and highly motivated, maintaining consistently high level of enthusiasm and a strong desire and ability to fulfil briefs and meet targets.
- An understanding of and ability to deliver good client customer service.
- A willingness to assist the wider team when required.
- An understanding of the importance of best practice and act as a champion for both at all times.
- Positive and creative approach to problem-solving.
- An ability to successfully deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
This job description reflects the requirements of the job at the time of issue. The Company reserves the right to amend this document as appropriate from time to time, and request the jobholder undertakes activities believed to be reasonable within the broad scope of the job or their general abilities.
LOCATION: Kenardington, Kent (Office Based)
SALARY: £42,000 OTE (Depending on Experience)
If this Consultant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Consultant vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Consultant vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener
Gardener required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and suitably qualified gardener to join the team caring for a beautiful country estate, tucked away in a semi-rural location, just outside of Tunbridge Wells. The estate extends to 28 acres, comprising an impressive 19th century house and coach house, with an ornamental garden of just over 3 acres, woodland, pasture, and ponds. The property is owned by a delightful family, who employs a small team of gardeners to maintain the grounds.
The features of the garden are varied and include a cut flower garden, glasshouse, orchard, ornamental meadows, roof gardens, mixed and shrub borders, formal and informal hedging, topiary, roses, and a fine lawn. The property is used for beautifully curated events, creative workshops, and as a location for film and photoshoots. Also, the garden and grounds are occasionally opened to the public to explore, with an aspiration for this to be under the National Garden Scheme soon. There is a growing menagerie of animals, which the garden team help to care for, including alpacas, chickens, and bees.
The client is looking for an enthusiastic gardener to join the team. Ideal candidates will be willing to work alone alongside a team, self-motivated, creative with an eye for good design and have a good attention to detail and desire to achieve high standards. Applications would be welcomed from candidates with a level 2 RHS qualification (or equivalent), at least one years horticultural experience, knowledge and experience of using a wide range of horticultural machinery, along with a good awareness of health and safety in the workplace. PA1 & PA6 certificates would be advantageous but not essential for this role.
This is a full-time gardener position, working within a team that includes the Head Gardener, and two gardeners. The hours are 0800 – 1645, Monday – Friday, which includes two breaks, totalling 45 minutes. Occasional weekend or out of hours work may be requested during the growing season, to cover watering duties and other essential tasks, and to help with events. Annual leave is 21 days + bank holidays.
SALARY: Circa £26,000
LOCATION: Royal Tunbridge Wells
JOB No: EC55323
If this Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Recruitment Intern (Paid)
Recruitment Intern (Paid) required
Paid Graduate internships with an immediate start are now available.
Contract Type: Internship/Placement (6-12 month fixed-term contract, permanent positions, and progression available)
In line with our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to scale up our team. We’re looking to bring on board ambitious and driven individuals seeking a career or work experience in recruitment at a well-established and expanding recruitment agency. Full training will be provided.
Who are we?
Horticruitment is a specialist recruitment agency leading the way in providing personalised and professional recruitment services for the horticulture industry across the UK and Internationally.
Based in our modern HQ at High House Business Park, Ashford, we are a passionate team that care about providing a quality recruitment service.
The Role
We offer an excellent bespoke training program to help build your overall knowledge of recruitment and the techniques you will need to succeed in the role. When you join, you will be provided with one-on-one training and mentorship. The training will cover all areas of recruitment such as, candidate sourcing and engagement, contract negotiation, recruitment systems and best practices.
The primary purpose of this role is to supply resourcing activity through the cultivation and engagement of candidates and prospects. Ensuring that all candidates have an excellent experience as they join the resourcing process thus contributing to the overall success of the recruitment process.
What will I do?
- Identify prospective candidates for horticultural roles throughout the UK
- Use tools such as LinkedIn, Job boards and other data sources to map and source the best talent for our agencies
- Analyse and provide competitor insight
- Use open-source data to map candidate talent markets
- Registering candidates onto our recruitment systems
- Onboard candidates
What will I be expected to achieve?
- Generating Prospects in line with agreed KPIs
- Ensuring the delivery of an excellent candidate journey
- Increasing candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process and events
What skills do I need?
- Driven and resilient with a drive to reach individual and group targets
- Self- motivated and able to take accountability for your growth
- Fluent in English
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
What we can offer
- Industry leading training
- Fast-track career progression based on performance
- Pension contribution
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays
- Salary: £21,000
If this Recruitment Intern vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Resourcer vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Resourcer vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager vacancy
Job Ref T097
Our client has a well -established Garden Centre with a core focus on plants. 80% of the plants on sale are grown within their own nurseries and this allows them to keep their prices competitive. Customer satisfaction is a priority, and they pride themselves on the great team they have built offering fantastic customer service and plant advice. They are currently looking for a knowledgeable and passionate plantsperson to manage the outside sales area, supporting and leading the existing team of knowledgeable staff.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Supervision of staff
- Good communication with Nursery Managers to keep up to date with product availability and planning the season to ensure plants are available for sale when most saleable.
- Stock control and maximizing sales opportunities through themed displays.
- Over see and assist with the general housekeeping ensuring the sales area is well presented.
- Engaging with customers, offering plant advice and help to create a good customer experience.
- Duty management responsibilities of the garden centre as required
Key Skills:
Candidates will ideally have the following:
- Great communication skills
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Good plant knowledge and passion for plants and horticulture
- Ability to be creative and create eye catching displays
- Good organisation skills
Ideally candidates will have management experience within the garden centre retail sector. However, above all else, the candidate needs to have good customer service skills, supplemented with a good and varied plant knowledge. Therefore, candidates will be considered with applicable experience from other horticultural backgrounds.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 732767 or matthew@horticruitment.com
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Lecturer in Horticulture
Lecturer in Horticulture required
Job Ref ADV430
Where you’ll work: This role is based at Hadlow College.
Your hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (FTE 0.8).
Your pay: Spine Points 32C (£28,000 full time equivalent) to 37 (£35,104 full time equivalent), rising to a ceiling of Spine Point 39 (£37,251 full time equivalent) with a full teaching qualification.
Working within North Kent College’s Horticulture curriculum area, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced and passionate individual to join the team as a Lecturer in Horticulture .
The horticulture department at Hadlow has invested heavily in new facilities to support the faculty including a new Venlo glasshouse, hydroponic facilities, vertical growing unit, innovative orchard and vineyard and specialist machinery to support including harvesters, robotic sprayers and drone technology.
You’ll be required to prepare, teach and assess at a variety of qualification levels, providing support and guidance to your learners as they progress through their studies.
Specialist knowledge in a field of horticulture would be advantageous, which may be enhanced by any relevant industry / professional experience, as well as a formal qualification that underpins this knowledge .
We need you to be a team player and an excellent communicator, able to maintain a proactive approach and an eye for detail whilst working to challenging deadlines.
Teaching experience, particularly within Further Education, would be advantageous but isn’t essential. Likewise, although a full teaching qualification (at Level 5 or above) isn’t required at this stage, you would need to secure this within 3 years of appointment.
In return, we’ll give you 42 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts), and you’ll be enrolled onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a nursery (Dartford and Gravesend campuses), restaurants and coffee shops.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.
www.northkent.ac.uk/contact/work-for-us
The closing date for applications is Monday 12th December 2022.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref T089
Our client has a well -established Garden Centre with a core focus on plants. 80% of the plants on sale are grown within their own nurseries and this allows them to keep their prices competitive. Customer satisfaction is a priority, and they pride themselves on the great team they have built offering fantastic customer service and plant advice. They are currently looking for a knowledgeable and passionate plantsperson to manage the outside sales area, supporting and leading the existing team of knowledgeable staff.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Supervision of staff
- Good communication with Nursery Managers to keep up to date with product availability and planning the season to ensure plants are available for sale when most saleable.
- Stock control and maximizing sales opportunities through themed displays.
- Over see and assist with the general housekeeping ensuring the sales area is well presented.
- Engaging with customers, offering plant advice and help to create a good customer experience.
- Duty management responsibilities of the garden centre as required
Key Skills:
Candidates will ideally have the following:
- Great communication skills
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Good plant knowledge and passion for plants and horticulture
- Ability to be creative and create eye catching displays
- Good organisation skills
Ideally candidates will have management experience within the garden centre retail sector. However, above all else, the candidate needs to have good customer service skills, supplemented with a good and varied plant knowledge. Therefore, candidates will be considered with applicable experience from other horticultural backgrounds.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 732767 or matthew@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener
Kitchen Gardener/Horticulturist required
JOB REF ADV399
Salary £20,800 + 28 days holiday
Full time but part-time or freelance considered.
Take over our small organic Georgian Walled Garden at Oxon Hoath Country Estate Retreat - it will feel like your own! Experienced Kitchen Gardener/ Horticulturalist welcomed.
Full description
Beautiful Oxon Hoath Country Estate Retreat requires an experienced Horticulturalist/Kitchen Gardener to take over our Georgian Walled Garden which has full organic status.
Ideally, applicants will have suitable qualifications (RHS Level 2 or equivalent, or be on track to acquire them); experience in kitchen gardening and a strong interest in the principles of organic gardening.
This is a very hands-on role and requires a good level of physical fitness, a strong work ethic and the skills to plan the production of year-round fruit and vegetables for the kitchen. The role also involves managing the Soil Association certification.
Good communication skills and an affable nature are required to show guests round the garden from time to time and liaise with the chef and other senior house staff. There are opportunities to be creative and expand the range of produce and the activities in the Walled Garden. This is a very rare opportunity for a dedicated gardener looking to acquire a position of responsibility in a very charismatic place with a friendly atmosphere and a small successful independent business. Your own transport is essential. Part time or freelance considered.
Community Gardener
Community Gardener required
Job Ref ADV395
Communigrow is a registered food education charity based in East Malling, Maidstone, Kent. We are focused on reconnecting people to freshly grown food, the outdoor environment it comes from and the soil it grows in. We want to teach people from all walks of life about how to grow their own food and reconnect with nature. Learning, teaching, caring and sharing are the core aspects of the Communigrow project. We care about ethical food production, land and nature conservation and personal and collective well-being.
We are seeking a community gardener with experience of teaching horticulture. Communigrow uses horticulture to educate support and inspire everyone in our community by enriching lives, and for disadvantaged groups in achieving greater independence
Purpose of the role
To support the horticultural volunteers, giving them essential skills to become competent with vegetable propagation and soil/growing areas preparation and maintenance.
To provide supported learning opportunities for young people & adults with additional support needs (commissioned groups/placements).
To manage the veg box scheme (from point of harvest to sales).
Person specification
Passionate about horticulture and the benefits to individuals of growing fresh food and outdoor physical activity.
Prior experience educating and engaging with young people, adults or community groups of all abilities & experience in horticulture related activities.
Horticulture related qualification (or working towards) and track record of horticultural work.
Experience of supporting & motivating volunteers.
Full (or working towards) qualification in the teaching of adults, Certificate in Education/ DTLLS or equivalent.
Experience of delivering informal / community learning
Hours will be 30 hours negotiable
For the full job description please click here - job description.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV386
Harris Gardens is an entrepreneurial garden maintenance company based in and around Tunbridge Wells. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Gardener to join our team, working on a variety of gardens within a 20-mile radius of Tunbridge Wells.
We are a team of 10 Gardeners and two Administrators. Our Gardeners work in teams of two, so a Lead is responsible for ensuring the team is where it needs to be with the right equipment. Liaising with customers during visits to get the best out of their gardens is an important part of a Lead Gardener’s role, providing opportunities for ‘ownership’ of some beautiful gardens where the possibilities for horticultural development and planting are endless.
Maintenance tasks will include, but not be limited to: lawn care; bed work & pruning; mulching and hedge cutting. We avoid pesticide use wherever possible and within our team have broad experience of different methods, allowing our gardeners the flexibility to try new things and develop their own skills and experience, according to their horticultural slants.
As well as regular maintenance work, we are often called upon to create and execute planting plans for new and existing clients, so good plant knowledge and plant design principles are beneficial.
Good communication and management skills are required as you would be 'leading' an Assistant Gardener on a day-to-day basis to ensure our high standards are adhered to and our customers are happy. Our philosophy is to take the hassle of gardening away from our customers so they can enjoy their gardens to the fullest. We work hard and take enormous pride in what we do
As well as Gardeners, we would consider applicants from all areas of horticulture, including grounds maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, tree surgery, nurseries and garden centres.
We are able to offer career progression and training, alongside a supportive team, where sharing knowledge and experience is encouraged and nurtured.
Due to the rural location of our base, own transport is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have your own transport.
Our base is in Southborough and working hours are 7.30am – 5pm. We offer 28 days paid holiday, plus the Christmas/New Year break. All equipment and uniform is provided.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
