Experienced Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener to join the garden within a private estate located near Sevenoaks, Kent. The owners now require a knowledgeable gardener with a proven track record of managing a horticulturally diverse garden to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden and grounds. This is a full-time permanent position which will give the successful applicant an opportunity to collaborate with the friendly principles to develop the gardens further and be part of the well-established small team of estate staff.
The 500-acre estate lies within an area of natural beauty, with the Tudor Grade II listed moated Manor House surrounded by 5-acres of formal gardens. The mature garden consists of extensive lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubs, roses, two greenhouses, large fruit cage, a variety of mature and young trees and a Victorian style glasshouse. The remainder of the estate is home to an arable farm which has a strong focus on the environment, as well as a couple of Airbnb rental properties.
Our client seeks an experienced gardener to help maintain the established gardens on a year-round basis following the annual calendar. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a recognised horticultural qualification as well as holding extensive experience in horticulturally diverse gardens in a private estate setting. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in compost management, propagation, weeding and maintenance of herbaceous borders. The owners are seeking a candidate who is keen on sustainability and organic gardening, mirroring their values. A self-motivated, organised individual with a self-start attitude and a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role. Experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery, which ideally the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services, as well as full knowledge and keen awareness of all Health and Safety issues.
The Experienced Gardener will have the ability to work on their own initiative to a high standard as well as being a team player and working well with the wider estate team where needed. This team comprises of two other employees, an administrative manager and the family housekeeper. Candidates will be flexible and willing to extend their duties where needed. This is a physically demanding position which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers.
This exciting vacancy would be great for someone looking to work in a quiet and beautiful part of the country and join the estate family making this opportunity a way of life. The client is offering the successful candidate a 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage that comes with its own garden, with partners, dependents and pets’ welcome. This will be offered at a heavily discounted monthly rental rate to the successful applicant.
Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm, with a 15-minute morning break and 45-minute lunch break. statutory pension and holiday entitlement being 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note, the successful candidate with be offered subject to extensive reference checks, both written and verbal and also be required to sign an NDA. Candidates will also need to provide evidence of qualifications held and hold a full driver’s licence.
SALARY: £38,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: Sevenoaks, Kent
JOB No: EC64460
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Skilled Gardener
A unique opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and creative skilled gardener to join a beautiful large private Estate near Maidstone, Kent.
This is a full-time position, a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small and close-knit team and an exciting long-term development project. The head gardener has been leading and facilitating the development of the gardens and is looking for a skilled gardener to be hands on together with the team on developing, remodelling and enhancing the garden to add a modern twist.
The estate covers about 130 hectares of land including 4 hectares of formal gardens surrounding the property. Many of the original features of the formal gardens remain such as a wide variety of mature shrubs, large yew hedging, box hedging, parkland, woodland and a pond. Whilst new areas have also been developed such as the sunken, walled garden and terraced garden.
The successful candidate will be hands on, motivated and capable of undertaking all aspects of gardens and grounds work with its physical challenges. He / She will be very organised, and eager to grow further as a horticulturalist with good initiative. The skilled gardener will work in collaboration with the rest of the estate team to promote a positive culture.
Candidates should have excellent plant knowledge and either a horticultural qualification and/or the relevant experience working on a similar private estate. Propagation experience as well as specialist pruning knowledge e.g. Rose pruning would be advantageous. PA1/PA6 spray certificates are desired as well as knowledge of health & safety at work. He / She will have the ability to operate a range of garden machinery and have good craft skills. Due to the rural location, applicants will need their own transport and be in possession of a driving licence.
SALARY: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE
LOCATION: Maidstone, Kent
JOB No: EC64073
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Maintenance Gardener
Maintenance Gardener required
Job Ref L666
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Maintenance Gardener to join a highly respected, award-winning company. This company has delivered prestigious projects across the city and continues to grow. They are looking for an experienced Gardener eager to work on various domestic, commercial and roof gardens in Dartford and the surrounding areas. The number of sites visited per day can vary. When initially starting, the successful candidate will work alongside an employee until confidence grows, with the intent to potentially inherit their own round. Career progression is very much present within this business for the successful candidate.
Main Responsibilities:
Duties will include but are not limited to the following
- Plant Care: Pruning, deadheading, and planting to maintain plant health and aesthetic balance.
- Lawn Maintenance: Mowing, weeding, and applying fertilisers to keep grass neat and healthy.
- Pest and Disease Control: Managing pests and diseases using eco-friendly methods.
- Soil and Mulching: Aerating soil and applying mulch for plant health and weed control.
- Seasonal Care: Planting seasonal flowers, preparing landscapes for winter, and performing spring clean-up.
- Watering and Irrigation: Ensuring proper watering and maintaining irrigation systems.
- Hardscape Maintenance: Cleaning paths, patios, and performing minor repairs.
- Waste Management: Composting and proper disposal of green waste.
- Client Interaction: Communicating with clients and reporting garden conditions.
- Health and Safety: Following safety protocols and using PPE.
- Sustainability: Promoting eco-friendly gardening practices.
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess strong plant knowledge, excellent communication skills, are trustworthy and have a desire to grow. A PA1/PA6 spraying certificate, a CSCS would be desirable, however not essential.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Opportunity for a tax-free bonus at the end of each year.
Working Hours are 7:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
Please note candidates will be required to hold a full drivers licence
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Horticultural Manager
Horticultural Manager required
Job Ref T937
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. The client would also consider Trainee Plant Managers - candidates with horticultural knowledge to train into the role.
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.
- Oversee 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, training can be provided. 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 Horticultural Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Science Lab & Greenhouse Officer
Science Lab & Greenhouse Officer – Two Year Fixed-Term Contract
Job Ref ADV510
Where you will work: This role is based at the College’s Hadlow campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the college sites and Thanet Earth locations.
Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per year.
Your pay: £32,000 per annum
Working within Hadlow College Land based Curriculum, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Science Lab & Greenhouse Officer.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the day to day running of the science laboratories and the commercial greenhouse ensuring all Health & Safety protocols are always followed. Providing technical support & practical delivery for the science elements of each land-based curriculum area at Hadlow College.
The curriculum areas include Agriculture, Animal Management, Equine, Fisheries, Horticulture and Floristry. Exciting projects run by staff and students will form part of the supervisory role of this position.
The glasshouse element involves working in our brand-new Venlo greenhouse as the greenhouse grower working primarily with the hydroponic crops. This exciting post involves the successful individual working alongside key colleagues at Hadlow College and Thanet Earth who sponsor the hydroponic greenhouse crops. Tasks will include day to day monitoring of the crop and environmental systems (PRIVA), crop work from planting to harvest and preparing the greenhouse for the next crop. You would also help to prepare the greenhouse for visitors.
You can look forward to excellent benefits, such as 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, 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 restaurants and coffee shops.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page - https://www.northkent.ac.uk/contact/job-vacancies
Interviews may be held prior to the above closing date.
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.
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Sole Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Sole Gardener to assist with the maintenance and future developments of the grounds and gardens for a stunning site based near Bromley.
The property is owned by a charitable organisation that has been providing residential care for over 300-years and is dedicated to maintaining beautiful gardens that contribute to their resident’s well-being and quality of life. The 5-acre site contains a wealth of diverse horticultural elements including a central quadrangle that features herbaceous borders, shrubs and bedding plants, putting lawn and fishpond. Other elements include formal lawns, box topiary, wildflowers, strip trees and raised beds.
The successful candidate will initially be based at the charity’s headquarters located only 7 miles away, so they can meet and get to know the wider horticultural team, before moving over to the other site. The substantial gardens make up much of the 11-acres at headquarters, wrapping around the various and historic buildings, instilling a relaxed and homely feel for the beneficiaries, staff and visitors alike. The award-winning gardens feature sweeping lawns, box topiary, lily pond and box parterre. Also on site is a rose garden, memorial garden, woodland walk and allotment areas which allow the residents to grow fruit and vegetables and produce honey from on-site beehives.
Reporting to the Gardens Manager, the Sole Gardener will be responsible for all aspects of garden care and ornamental horticulture as well as lawn maintenance, operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and any other horticultural duties that may arise. There is considerable scope for development of the grounds and gardens and the Gardens Manager is open to new ideas with regards to developing new areas, getting the residents involved with the gardening, operating tours and workshops etc.
The successful candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge with a recognised horticultural qualification being highly desirable. A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in the horticultural sector with plenty of hands-on experience, as well as a good understanding of a wide variety of landscape strategies combined with a strong knowledge of plants. A demonstratable ability to establish and sustain a good working relationship with the clients residents and horticultural team, as well as holding the initiative to work alone with excellent communication and customer service skills.
SALARY: £28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Bromley
JOB No: EC60669
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required.
Job Ref: G700
Established in 1999, our client runs 4 family owned and operated garden centres across Kent, focusing on excellent customer service, quality plants and value for money. They are passionate about horticulture and pride themselves upon the quality of their plants which is why they are part of the Garden Centre Association which guarantees expertise, impeccable service, and the highest quality. They employ like-minded experienced horticulturalists at their Centres to ensure they maintain their exceptional levels of customer care; they are now looking for a knowledgeable Plantarea Manager to join their friendly team.
Job Description
The Plantarea Manager will have complete knowledge of the product range together with an ability to operate the department effectively, employing the Company’s operational, sales and services policies, making sure staff are well motivated and ensuring customers’ needs are met.
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Planning daily tasks and controlling staff levels, with the Assistant Manager and Centre Manager where needed and appropriate.
- Ensure that stock, quality, and presentation is maintained in a highly saleable condition and stock is priced correctly and displayed with the relevant POS.
- Advise and implement product ranges and establish effective re-ordering systems with the guidance and assistance of the Head of Horticulture.
- Assist the Stock Controller to accurately manage the booking in of stock via the EPOS system.
- Talk with, advise, and assist customers in a friendly, informative and positive manner. Understanding the importance of sales and make the team recognise and implement the importance of excellent customer service and support.
- Ensure that high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained throughout the department on a day-to-day basis.
- Review sales using EPOS figures and inform the wider management of slow-moving lines as well as those that are exceeding sales targets.
- Assist ad train staff in developing their product knowledge with regards to specialist product areas.
- Aid with the day-to-day running of the whole centre when asked by the Assistant Manager or Centre Manager including key holding, security and cash handling duties reporting any discrepancies.
Key Skills
The successful candidate will:
- Have a creative attitude towards plant retailing to deliver consistently high standards of merchandising and displays.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- An eye for detail, excellent house keeping & stock control management.
- A passion for customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead, train and motivate a team.
- Knowledge and a passion for horticulture.
Please note this is a physically demanding, manual role.
What the client can offer:
- 20% staff discount on most purchases
- 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training and Development
A qualification in a horticultural subject would also be desirable but not essential. If you have experience in any of the following areas, we would like to hear from you.
- Nursery Manager
- Nursery Supervisor
- Nursery Team Leader
- Plantarea Assistant/Supervisor
- Plantarea Assistant Manager
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact David Sercombe on 01233 732767 or david@horticruitment.com
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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
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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.
