Senior Gardener
A fantastic new opportunity has become available for a Senior Gardener on an incredible Edwardian estate with stunning views near Chepstow, Wales. Using the original structure of the Edwardian Garden, over the past 5 years the gardens have been significantly renovated and re-designed by the award-winning garden designer, Arne Maynard. As the gardens continue to progress and the team continues to grow, the Senior Gardener will work within a team of 4 reporting into the Head of Gardens to continue to develop and maintain the garden to a consistently high standard.
This impressive estate has been divided into different properties and the newly designed two-acre garden will incorporate the original structure of the Edwardian Garden as created at the beginning of the 1900’s. That is to bring the historical garden back to its former glory, in a sensitive interpretation of the original vision, but at the same time create a garden of today which reflects the owners tastes and particular garden passions’ and that is exactly what they did and continue to do.
The garden consists of a terrace that wraps around the house with clipped enkianthus in pots with borders planted primarily with irises, a very large pergola garden supporting wisteria and roses with a surrounding rose garden encircling a formal pond planted with water lilies. The formal garden enclosures on either side of the pergola were planted with hyacinths and tulips. Below the terrace wall are deep herbaceous borders where the plants reach up and almost mingle with the ones above. The mood borders to create borders which change over the seasons from the excitement of the spring bulbs to the main show of mid-summer roses and iris, mixed with geraniums nepetas, digitalis, and salvias, with a wonderful last peak of flowers for late summer and many of which will hold on to seed heads over the winter.
The owners visited Belgium to select four massive topiary yews clipped like wedding cakes to make an impact as one descends the steps from the terrace. Large copper beech topiary was set alongside the roses and provide structure and scale, with cloud topiary providing variation of form and a contemporary edge. To the east of the formal bowling lawn an avenue of magnolia was planted with a beautiful art installation. An informal meadow of long grass planted with a collection of cherry trees and spring bulbs provide a natural feel and a soft backdrop to the formal portions of the garden.
The rock garden was an integral part of the original plan providing a diverse and stimulating focal point when viewed from the sunny south-facing aspect of the house and therefore carefully restored and improved. Utilising the quarried ground, it provided a setting for alpines. The original pools were repaired and linked to waterfalls providing a base for puddlestone rocks, moss, specimen trees and a variety of Japanese Maple. The area adjacent to the rock garden has been planted with a variety of wild Cherry. This area plays a significant role in maintaining the historic and established feel of the property.
There are further plans for the creation of a frame yard with wooden glasshouse, potting shed and cart shed, for a cutting garden and orchard. The forecourt will be developed to include bolder plantings to give a more dramatic entrance to the house. Gardens are about evolution and this garden will be a continuous development.
Applicants for this position will ideally hold academic horticultural qualifications, extensive knowledge of plants and their seasonal management and should have a strong background in private estate gardening. Applicants must be physically fit and must be competent in the operation and basic maintenance of a full range of garden machinery.
SALARY: £42,000 DOE
LOCATION: Chepstow, Wales
JOB No: EC59150
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Senior 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 Senior Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Head of Gardens
This is an EXCLUSIVE VACANCY to English Country Gardeners. Head of Gardens required.
A fantastic new opportunity has become available for an academically qualified and experienced Head of Gardens on an incredible Edwardian estate with stunning views near Chepstow, Wales. Using the original structure of the Edwardian Garden, over the past 5 years the gardens have been significantly renovated and re-designed by the award-winning garden designer, Arne Maynard. As the gardens continue to progress and the team continues to grow, the Head of Gardeners will oversee these incredible gardens and lead the team to ensure the continued development and maintenance to a consistently high standard.
This impressive estate has been divided into different properties and the newly designed two-acre garden will incorporate the original structure of the Edwardian Garden as created at the beginning of the 1900’s. That is to bring the historical garden back to its former glory, in a sensitive interpretation the original vision, but at the same time create a garden of today which reflects the owners tastes and particular garden passions’.
The garden consists of a terrace that wraps around the house with clipped enkianthus in pots with borders planted primarily with irises, a very large pergola garden supporting wisteria and roses with a surrounding rose garden encircling a formal pond planted with water lilies. The formal garden enclosures on either side of the pergola were planted with hyacinths and tulips. Below the terrace wall are deep herbaceous borders where the plants reach up and almost mingle with the ones above. The mood borders were created to change over the seasons from the excitement of the spring bulbs to the main show of mid-summer roses and iris, mixed with geraniums nepetas, digitalis, and salvias, with a wonderful last peak of flowers for late summer and many of which will hold on to seed heads over the winter.
The owners visited Belgium to select four massive topiary yews clipped like wedding cakes to make an impact as one descends the steps from the terrace. Large copper beech topiary was set alongside the roses and provide structure and scale, with cloud topiary providing variation of form and a contemporary edge. To the east of the formal bowling lawn an avenue of magnolia was planted with a beautiful art installation. An informal meadow of long grass planted with a collection of cherry trees and spring bulbs provide a natural feel and a soft backdrop to the formal portions of the garden.
The rock garden was an integral part of the original plan providing a diverse and stimulating focal point when viewed from the sunny south-facing aspect of the house and therefore carefully restored and improved. Utilising the quarried ground, it provided a setting for alpines. The original pools were repaired and linked to waterfalls providing a base for puddlestone rocks, moss, specimen trees and a variety of Japanese Maple. The area adjacent to the rock garden has been planted with a variety of wild Cherry. This area plays a significant role in maintaining the historic and established feel of the property.
There are further plans for the creation of a frame yard with wooden glasshouse, potting shed and cart shed, for a cutting garden and orchard. The forecourt will be developed to include bolder plantings to give a more dramatic entrance to the house. Gardens are about evolution and this garden will be a continuous and exciting journey.
As expected from a garden designed by Arne Maynard and his team, applicants for this position must possess extensive experience in hands-on garden management at a high level. Suitable candidates will hold academic horticultural qualifications, preferably at RHS Level 3 or above, extensive knowledge of plants and their seasonal management and should have a strong background in private estate gardening at Head Gardener level. Applicants must be physically fit and must be competent in the operation and basic maintenance of a full range of garden machinery.
The successful applicant will initially have a team of 5 and have additional help with items such as topiary clipping at certain times of the year as well as from specialist contractors, i.e. arboricultural specialists where necessary, but must be able and willing to work efficiently on their own for the majority of the time.
SALARY: £80,000 DOE
LOCATION: Chepstow, Wales
JOB No: EC55990
If this Head of Gardens vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Head of Gardens 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 Head of Gardens vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Sole Gardener
A very rare opportunity has arisen for an excellent plants person and Sole Gardener to take ownership of a stunning private garden in Monmouthshire, Wales. Owned by one of the country’s most celebrated horticulturists, this exceptional position will deliver substantial reward and ensure pride of place in the industry for the successful candidate.
The Grade II listed late medieval property is situated in a private valley in the Welsh countryside. The two-acre garden itself is set within five-acres of land and comprises wild flower meadows, topiary, roses, perennial borders, fruit trees and vegetables as well as riverside and woodland gardens. Rare and unusual plant species can be found throughout the garden, with meticulous maintenance playing a significant role in the overall feel of the garden in order to ensure an example to visitors of the owner’s work. There is room for improvement in the garden, so the successful applicant will have a chance to demonstrate their talent by way of subtle and bold new ideas, with no restriction on innovative out-of-the-box thinking.
The surrounding woodlands, meadows and other significant areas of the garden are undergoing development and enrichment and as such, the successful candidate will play a role in the enhancement of these aspects in addition to the formal areas of the main garden.
Applicants will ideally hold a respected academic horticultural qualification, such as the Kew Diploma, with demonstrable gardening experience, excellent time management skills as well as a genuine hunger and excitement for the possibilities associated with creating stunning and unique gardens. Excellent plant knowledge is essential. Applicants with excellent horticultural knowledge from related backgrounds, e.g., the education or nursery/growing sectors, will be considered, so long as they can also demonstrate good hands-on gardening/management skills.
This is a rare vacancy and an opportunity that will be awarded to the applicant that can demonstrate experience and excellence in each of the above areas. A generous salary is offered for what will be an exciting and very rewarding position.
SALARY: Up to £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Monmouthshire, Wales
JOB No: EC28107
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read 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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Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC7307 - This position has now been filled
An enthusiastic and hands-on Skilled Gardener is required to maintain and manage the gardens of a beautiful private Estate situated in the South of Wales.
Our client is a privately owned, 15-acre listed historic garden, where a stream tumbles through the garden passing unusual shrubs and trees, beneath arched bridges built in the eighteenth century. It pours into the calm and reflective ponds, over cascades, alongside spectacular borders within the round walled garden, through the extensive lawns. A greenhouse is on site and the lavish herbaceous borders are complimented by wildflower meadows and striking displays in vast urns and troughs.
The Skilled Gardener will have a hands-on role in the daily care and continuous development of the garden. They will be someone who takes pride in their work and will maintain the garden to an excellent horticultural standard. The garden is open by appointment between April and October to groups as well as one day per year for the National Garden Scheme and hosts a Rare Plant Fair. The owner meets and leads the guided tours of the garden and the prospective Skilled Gardener will accompany the owner with groups of 20 or more. The greenhouse is used for propagation of plants for the house, therefore experience in propagation from cuttings and seeds to provide summer bedding, container and house plants would be essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 horticultural qualification or higher and excellent plant identifications skills. He / She will be able to identify a wide range of plants, pests and diseases, together with knowledge of their requirements to thrive. A minimum of 10 years of gardening experience is desired including charge of planting and maintaining herbaceous borders, ornamental containers, shrubs and trees in arboreta and pruning. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, physically fit and willing to work autonomously. PA1 and PA6 chemical application for pest, disease and weed control and CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificates will be required as well as a full driving licence.
He / She should be prepared to work outside in all weathers observing health and safety at all times, have the determination and drive to get a job done and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. The willingness to mow and mulch and the ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of a full range of garden machinery such as Kubota tractor and trailer, John Deere ride on mower, Honda pedestrian mower, leaf blower, strimmer, chain and pole saws is essential.
A 2-bed cottage will be available for the successful candidate on the Estate for a rental fee of £250 per annum. All bills including council tax will be the responsibility of the tenant. Occasional weekend work to water /ventilate the greenhouse would be required when the owners are travelling. Holiday entitlement is twenty-eight days per year including Public and Bank Holidays.
This is an excellent opportunity and would suit someone with existing National Trust or RHS experience to manage a beautiful and diverse garden.
SALARY: Circa £25,000 (Live in)
LOCATION: South Wales
JOB No: EC7307
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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Shop Manager - H165 - This position has now been filled
Our client is an independent family owned business which has grown considerably since opening in 2002. This popular garden centre offers a wide range of plants, garden sundries, leisure goods and gifts, everything you would expect from a fantastic garden centre. They are currently seeking a Shop Manager who will support the Garden Centre Manager with all daily duties to ensure smooth operations and service.
Do you have experience of working with garden sundries products?
Do you have good product knowledge?
Can you provide excellent retailing standards?
Key points
- Planning & supervising staff resources for daily running of each shop department
- Overseeing Garden Sundries, Gifts, Homeware, Furniture and Christmas
- Ordering of stock levels to ensure targets are met and good turnover maintained
- Working with management to ensure standards are consistently met
- Key holder duties when required
Must haves
- Previous experience in garden centre retailing
- Good communication skills and supervisory skills
- Have a focus on customer service and training
- Possess a flexible and positive approach to all tasks
If this Shop Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Shop 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 Shop Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Plant Manager - R163
Plant Manager required
Our client is an independent family owned business which has grown considerably since its opening in 2002. This popular garden centre offers a wide range of outdoor plants, gardening tools and everything you need to create a fantastic garden! They are currently seeking an Plantarea Manager who will support the department manager in providing great customer service.
Do you have previous experience of working in horticulture?
Are you keen to progress in your career?
Are you results orientated and enjoy a daily challenge?
Key points
- Ensuring all stock is accurately priced and always looking fresh
- Working closely with the department manager to ensure high standards are met
- Ordering of stock and keeping wastage to a minimum
- Planning and supervising staff resources for daily running of the department
- Key holder duties on a rota basis
Must haves
- Good plant knowledge
- Good supervisory experience within a retail background
- Be a good communicator with a focus on customer service
- Happy to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
If this Plant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant 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 Plant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.