Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has a risen for an experienced Head Gardener to use their horticultural knowledge and experience to maintain and restore a beautiful and historic estate in rural West Oxfordshire. The Estate includes large formal and informal gardens some of which are currently being restored, Capability Brown Park, lake, and woodlands. Responsibilities are wide ranging but include managing the garden team and liaising with the household staff, farm, and tenants.
It is an excellent career opportunity for a professional gardener. The Client is offering a competitive salary, a beautiful and peaceful working environment, as well as a 1 bedroom, on site accommodation with all bills included.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of the diverse gardens and will manage a small team of gardeners. This is a live-in position, and the Head Gardener will also collaborate closely with our design team and have occasional security responsibilities.
The main duties will include garden Management, taking overall responsibility for the management, development, and maintenance of all gardens on the estate, including formal and informal lawns, shrub and herbaceous borders, and tenant cottage gardens. The Head gardener will be leading a small team and needs to motivate, provide guidance, training, and support to provide high standards of work. The role will include general maintenance (Performing routine garden maintenance tasks, such as pruning, weeding, planting, watering, and pest control), collaboration with estate management and the design team to develop garden designs, planting plans, and long-term garden improvement strategies. As well as managing garden equipment, tools, and supplies, ensuring they are well-maintained and stocked. With regards to health and safety they will be responsible for implementing and enforcing safety procedures to ensure the well-being of the gardening team and estate visitors. The candidate will also be assisting with budget management for the gardening department, and liaising with tenants to help with any gardening needs,
Applicants will have previous experience working on a large country garden, have strong horticultural knowledge, excellent leadership and communication skills, proficiency in using garden equipment and tools and a real passion and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of garden presentation.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated and experienced Head Gardener able to lead the horticultural team and ensure the continued excellence of the gardens. The estate prides itself on being 99% organic and is looking to continue and improve the organic approach.
SALARY: Circa £35,000
LOCATION: West Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC59657
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Landscape Gardener
Landscape Gardener/Horticulturalist reporting to the Landscape Gardening Supervisor.
Job Ref ADV482
The purpose of the job is to care for and develop private gardens and estates to a high standard as part of a team of Landscape Gardeners.
The main responsibilities are to provide all aspects of garden maintenance, including:
- Weeding, pruning, cutting back, splitting, re-potting, tying in and general seasonal bed and border care
- Planting of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs and plant propagation as part of a garden development plan
- Pond care including pump and filter maintenance
- Digging over beds, soil conditioning and mulching
- Hedge trimming, lawn mowing, strimming, scarifying, edging and low level tree pruning and lopping
- Identification and treatment of pest and disease using environmentally friendly treatments and techniques
- Use, care and maintenance of hand tools (including secateurs, loppers and other blades), petrol lawn mower, leaf blower, weed burner, hedge trimmer and strimmer – all according to Health and Safety guidelines.
- Liaison with clients on site, updating them on the work being completed and undertaking specific tasks as requested by them, in line with seasonal plans developed in conjunction with the Landscape Gardener Supervisor
- Working effectively as a team, using systems provided to update the supervisor on work completed, outstanding or incomplete tasks, issues arising, materials used/required and suggestions for future garden care and development.
- Assisting the Design and Landscaping department from time to time with plant care, planting and other soft landscaping task as directed, under supervision.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in maintaining private gardens/estates in the UK
- Holds or is working towards a Level 2 RHS or equivalent qualification in Horticulture
- Full, clean and valid driving license Trailer towing qualification B+E or experience & competence in towing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level of physical fitness and is prepared to work outside in all weathers
- Good plant identification skills and knowledge of how to care for trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials commonly found in private gardens in the area.
- A thorough understanding of relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Good time management, ability to work to deadlines and be flexible to changes in plans
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors/third parties
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions, learn from previous mistakes and ask for help and guidance when required
Personal Attributes
- Patience, persistence and consistency
- Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’
- Ability to be tactful, respectful and sensitive to the needs of others
- Emotional resilience and ability to take constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Enthusiastic with a positive and optimistic outlook and a sense of humour.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- 28 days holiday, Xmas shutdown and extra days for long service after 2 years
- Well-being programme
- Training - in-house and external
- Personal development plans
- All tools provided
- Use of Company vehicle
- Uniform and waterproofs provided
- Safety boot allowance
- Pension
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Landscape Gardener
Landscape Gardener required
Job Ref ADV480
Seeking a part time/full time gardening team member in Oxfordshire
We are an award winning landscaping and garden design company and we are looking for our next team member to join us. If you enjoy horticulture and know your plants, this is the job for you. We're excited to offer a good package including possible company van, clothing and all necessary H&S gear.
You will play a crucial role in enhancing the beauty of our clients' grounds throughout the seasons. Your daily tasks will be diverse and rewarding - mowing, trimming, pruning, weed control, re-planting, border renovation, & turfing to name but a few but all to a fine gardening standard.
The types of gardens that we work on vary enormously, - new build housing estates to 5+ acres, country estates to family gardens, because we have in-house design, each week can involve many different aspects of landscaping and horticulture.
We are seeking someone that takes satisfaction in quality work, you must have a clean driving license and reside in the UK, demonstrate a passion for horticulture and working outdoors in all weathers. You will need excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude, work alone or with the team.
You will need to be flexible to work on Saturdays as occasionally required. Ideally two years minimum experience in the industry but willing to teach for the right person.
Working hours full time are 40 per week with possible overtime occasionally during high season. Part time - 16-20 hours or to suit.
This Landscape Gardener 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.
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Plantarea Assistant Manager
Plant Area Assistant Manager required
Job Ref: ADV410
Are you passionate about plants and gardening?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time plant area assistant manager at our thriving independent garden centre.
The position requires an excellent horticultural knowledge and good understanding of the working of garden centre retail to maintain our great reputation for choice and quality across the centre.
You must have an adaptable approach and great interpersonal skills to maintain our high level of customer service.
Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm you will lead a successful plant team in duties such as
Stock replenishment and plant maintenance.
Working alongside our visual merchandising team to create inspirational displays to enhance the customer experience.
Deputising in the absence of the plant area manager.
A good understanding of Epos systems and buying would be an advantage.
This role is on a rolling rota, 4 days per week with alternative full weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
https://www.yarntonhomegarden.co.uk/
Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref V330
Our client is an established garden design, build and management company who deliver bespoke garden services in the Oxfordshire area. Regardless of budget, they help customers to achieve their dream gardens by bringing their aspirations to reality and exceeding expectations. Our client emphasizes core values of diligence, trust, integrity and honesty at all times whilst maintaining social and environmental awareness. Compromising of a team of horticulturalists, landscapers and designers, our client has developed excellent relationships with both staff and a range of predominantly domestic clients through the ongoing pursuit of achieving excellent quality and service.
Job Description:
Our client is looking to welcome a Skilled Gardener onto their enthusiastic and professional team. An exciting opportunity is presented for an experienced gardener to join a well-established and dynamic company. This role is available for an immediate start and tasks completed by the successful candidate will include but are not limited to:
-Overseeing and carrying out general garden maintenance – including mowing, planting annuals, bulbs, transplanting shrubs and trees, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development
-Working with clients on a day-to-day basis, keeping calm, polite and confidently answering their horticultural questions and developing a good relationship.
-Cleaning gardens and removing rubbish
-Applying appropriate chemical control
-Maintaining a safe, clean work environment by establishing and maintaining organisational and H&S standards
-Maintaining and cleaning both tools and the work van.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will need to have a relevant horticultural qualification and a minimum of five years of relevant industry experience. PA1/6 spraying certifications is considered an advantage but not essential for application of this position. A full UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. Additional requirements are as follows:
-Experience in team management
-A good level of plant knowledge and a passion for plants and planting
-Able to work from designs
-Good organisational skills and the ability to problem solve
-A creative mind and pay attention to detail
-A hard-working, self-motivated and ambitious attitude
-The ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions and be flexible in working hours (longer days in summer/shorter in winter)
-Full competency and knowledge of all grounds maintenance machinery
-The ability to lead a team and/or work individually
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Senior Gardener on 01233 732767 or bevan@horticruitment.com.
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Estate Head Gardener
Estate Head Gardener required
Job Ref ADV373
An experienced and knowledgeable Estate Head Gardener is sought to become part of the Estates team on Ditchley Park, a privately owned estate is set within 300 acres with gardens comprising a mixture of mature and decorative ornamental features set within a beautiful landscape including a lake. The estate has modern equipment and staff facilities.
Ditchley Park and its 300 acres of pleasure grounds are set in a further 3550 acres managed sustainably by the HDH Wills Charitable Trust which provides grants to conserve the environment and wildlife. Ditchley has been a haven for wildlife since at least 1500, creating a unique eco-system that includes many rare plants and animals and birds
We are seeking a candidate with a relevant horticultural qualification, ideally who has previously worked on an estate. The successful candidate will be able to work alongside the existing team and lead on the development of several exciting initiatives including the re-establishment of a large, neglected semi walled garden and a modest kitchen garden. The Estate Head Gardener will be line managed by the Head of Estates and will have supervisory responsibility for the Gardens team.
Candidate must be willing to undergo security checks including a DBS check.
Hours and Days of Work
40 hours per week. Nominal days of work will be Monday to Friday, with Saturday and/or Sunday working as required by the schedule of events, for which overtime or time off in lieu will be given.
Key Responsibilities
-Responsible for the daily programme and standard of gardening work, under the direction of the Head of Estates, to ensure efficiency of working across the team.
-Line Management and Day to day supervision of the Senior Gardens Assistant and Gardens Assistant.
-Oversee supply of stock and equipment and advise Head of Estates when new purchases are required.
-Support the Head of Estates in the planning and execution of any gardens and estates projects.
-Assist with the provision of flowers, greenery and pot plants within the Mansion.
-Assist the Chief Operating Officer in routine liaison with Model Farm and the gamekeeper of the Wills Trust Estate.
-When required work as part of the Estates teams to configure conference rooms, marquees and external areas for events.
-From time to time, to task and supervise work experience pupils.
-Any other reasonable duties as requested by the senior management team.
Essential
- Recognized horticultural qualification, or a very high level of horticultural experience/knowledge, with at least 3 years garden experience working in a similar role.
- Be able to demonstrate safe working and knowledge of garden / landscaping machinery.
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire colleagues and manage the Garden Team within the Estates Team
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Proven experience of landscaping and grounds maintenance, to include but not limited to, forestry, formal lawns, cut flowers and formal flower beds, extensive hedge maintenance, weed control, aquatic and land wildflower preservation
- Excellent practical skills in soft landscaping and grounds maintenance
- An interest/experience in fruit and vegetable production would be an advantage as this is an area, we would like to develop
- Full clean UK driving licence and wide range of machinery skills
- Fluent in English with very good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide Training certificate or willingness to undertake training
- First aid qualification required; training will be provided if necessary.
- Physically fit, this is a physically demanding role, and a good level of fitness is required
- Enthusiastic, self- motivated, and flexible
- Understands sensitivity of working within a private estate
- Good understanding of health and safety, COSHH regulations, and the ability to write risk assessments and implement them in day-to-day activities.
- Computer literacy, Word, Excel and email
- Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems
- Liaising and communicating directly with contractors, including contractors inductions.
Desirable
-Basic chainsaw qualification (crosscut / maintenance)
-Experience in garden design beneficial but not essential.
Applications- CV and covering letter including ‘Why Ditchley?’ to gareth@ditchley.com
Applications close midday 7th February 2022
Website: Careers at Ditchley | Ditchley Foundation
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Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic gardener to join a friendly gardening team on a prestigious Tom Stuart Smith garden in Oxfordshire.
The historic 74-acre property contains incredibly beautiful gardens and boasts an arboretum and surrounding parkland with two large lakes, a lake garden, sunken garden, a two-acre walled garden, extensive herbaceous borders as well as a two-acre woodland garden; a classic Tom Stuart Smith design containing 23000 perennials, 40000 bulbs and a variety of species (rodgersia, selinum, iris, eupatorium, thalictrum, epimedium, ferns, euphorbia, grasses, gallium, aster and many others).
The gardens are managed by a team of six gardeners, under the management of the Head Gardener. The teamwork across all areas of the garden maintaining it to the highest standard. As such, applicants should be able to demonstrate impeccable attention to detail and a genuine passion for horticulture. It is an exciting opportunity for a gardener looking for the next step in their career, looking to grow as a gardener and further develop their experience. The role will require a good plants person to ensure plant maintenance and health via feeding, weeding, mulching and general upkeep to the highest standard.
This is a hands-on role, so you must be physically fit and able to work for long periods on your own when required, and be able to prioritise your workload. In return for your commitment and dedication, a generous salary is offered as well as a pension scheme and discretionary bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard-working and enthusiastic gardener to be part of a close-knit team on a very prestigious estate on a permanent full-time basis.
Summer hours of work are 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 – 16:00 on Friday between March and November. Winter hours are 08:00 – 16:00 between November and March.
SALARY: up to £26,000 DOE
LOCATION: North Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC38328
If this Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to work alongside a Head Gardener on a stunning private property near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
The property encompasses a walled garden, formal lily pond garden, kitchen garden, herbaceous garden, an orchard, year-round poly tunnel vegetable production, swimming pool garden, seating areas and surrounding paddocks with specimen trees. The formal garden has recently been overhauled and replanted. Candidates must be enthusiastic gardeners, honest, reliable and capable of delivering an extremely high standard of work.
The new gardener will work under the direction of the Head Gardener but must be able to work alone when required. Duties will include a wide range of other horticultural duties including weeding, digging, mowing, growing, planting, pruning etc. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled gardener looking to continue to develop their existing skills and knowledge whilst working on an impressive private estate in a much sought-after location in the country.
Applicants should have good plant knowledge and be able to demonstrate an efficient and practical approach to their work. Good physical fitness is required as the position will be physically demanding at times. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage, as would experience and competence with mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers and blowers. The employers are happy to invest in training programmes where appropriate.
Applicants should primarily be passionate gardeners with a genuine interest in horticulture and ideally have experience of working on private estate gardens. Energy, and a sense of humour are important.
SALARY: £24,000 – 30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC36974
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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Head Gardener
An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced and knowledgeable Head Gardener to manage the horticultural features in the gardens and ground of a beautiful estate near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The position is full time and permanent basis and will manage a team of 5 gardeners and groundpeople.
The majority of the 550-acre estate is grazed with about 50 acres surrounding the main house require the attention of the Head Gardener and their team. The gardens and pleasure grounds consist of a formal terrace with formal parterres, extensive lawns, mature trees including copper beech trees, oak, yews and cedars, ornamental shrubs, and woodland area. There is a walled kitchen garden, that is currently used for ornamental purposes and has the potential to be restored for productive purposes as well. There are two greenhouses onsite used for propagation and growing vegetables. The gardens also include fishponds, water features, swimming pool and tennis court.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and all horticultural tasks on the Estate to a professional standard. He / She will plan the planting programmes to provide seasonal interest within the borders, and prepare annual maintenance schedules for the borders, trees and lawns and will liaise with the Principles and the Estate Manager on any changes to the planting schemes and planting of external pots and troughs throughout year. The health of plants in the extensive herbaceous beds are to be monitored and maintained including pruning, staking, feeding and spraying. The successful candidate will schedule and supervise the necessary work for the team of gardeners and will work very closely with the Estate Manger to achieve this.
The Head gardener will be on call once a month on a Sunday to assist with any matters on the Estate and provide any assistance to the principles. Additional responsibilities include assisting with water duties during the summer months including weekends.
Applicants should ideally have experience as a Head gardener or experienced gardener working on a private estate, managing a small team. He / She will have excellent plant knowledge and excellent technical skills. It is important that the Head Gardener has a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation. Any defects or Health and Safety concerns, no matter what its nature are to be reported to the Estate Manager immediately. The Head Gardener will have experience using and maintaining a range of basic garden machinery. A UK driving licence is essential.
A courtyard house is provided as accommodation for the successful applicant. Council tax and utility bills are paid by the employer. The house is fully furnished and can be kept that way if required by the tenants or can be emptied out if the tenant wishes to bring their own furniture. Partners, children and pets are welcome.
SALARY: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Chipping Norton
JOB No: EC35720
If this Head 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 Head 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 Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Grounds Maintenance Operative required
Job Ref T555
Our client a grounds maintenance and landscaping company priding themselves on delivery and working to a high standard of work, gaining over many years the reputation of creating and maintaining stunning yet practical landscapes for commercial clients. Our client is now seeking a new Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their expanding team.
The Role
The Grounds Maintenance team report to the Team Leader. You will be carrying out general ground’s maintenance duties using gardening tools and machinery, such as;
-Grass Cutting
-Shrub Boarder maintenance
-Hedge Cutting
-Leaf Clearance
-Planting
-Turfing
-Fencing
-Gritting
You will need to work efficiently and ensure all works are completed to the required standard, ensure that all tools and machinery are looked after as well as ensuring that Health and Safety standards are always adhered too. You must be willing to work across multiple sites, working in a team.
Key Skills
Candidates will be required to liaise and communicate with their Team Leader, be motivated and reliable, have a ‘can do’ attitude. Have the ability to follow instructions from your Team Leader and be a team player.
PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificates are desirable.
If this Grounds Maintenance Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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