Retail Horticulture Manager
Retail Horticulture Manager required
Job Ref ADV504
At Tates of Sussex Garden Centres, our team of green-fingered enthusiasts have a passion for gardening and work hard to make Tates of Sussex more than just a garden centre. We sell a wide range of products, from pots and plants to landscaping supplies and garden furniture. Inspiring people to love their gardens is at the heart of what we do.
We are seeking a Horticultural Manager with expert horticultural knowledge and management experience. You will be overseeing our retail plants business at Hassocks and managing your team to maintain excellent standards and customer service.
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent computer skills, customer service skills and people management experience
You will be working closely with our group buyer for stock planning and communicating with own wholesale nursery and other growers to acquire stock and maximise sales and profit.
You will need to show excellent commercial awareness and understanding of profitability from driving retail sales while controlling stock levels and other costs.
You will be managing, coaching and training at all levels to ensure your team are maintaining the highest quality plants for sale and delivering a first-class customer service.
Tates Garden Centres are a long established family run business in Sussex with a friendly and enjoyable working environment. Assistance to relocate to the area or Company accommodation is available.
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref Y000
Our client is a bespoke design and build practice, specialising in the creation of stunning high-end gardens and landscapes to discerning clients, with a particular focus on soft landscaping schemes. From small courtyard gardens, through to large scale rural landscapes, they balance inspired design and creative horticultural expertise to enhance the visual relationship between a building’s interior and exterior spaces and the surrounding vernacular. They are now looking for a passionate, talented and experienced Senior Gardener to join the small and dynamic team.
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Gardener will drive the curation and aftercare of their projects forward to ensure ongoing horticultural excellence. This role offers real scope for career progression, literally growing with the business. In this hands-on role the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of high-end domestic gardens as well as overseeing the handover from project completion to the aftercare stage.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Planning and scheduling aftercare plans for each client.
- Conducting formal, quarterly reviews of the gardens, and providing management with rolling updates.
- Being the main point of customer contact and acting as an ambassador of the company dealing with any questions or queries the customers may have.
- Adhering to Health & Safety Guidelines
- Species specific specialist pruning such as top and soft fruit, pleached, espaliered, trained fruit trees, topiary and roses.
- Working within glasshouses, kitchen and cutting gardens; demonstrating good propagation skills.
- Operating a variety of machinery, tools and equipment safely
Our client requires reliable, enthusiastic, positive and experienced individuals to maintain and exceed the customer’s expectations. You’ll have excellent customer service skills, be naturally capable of demonstrating your knowledge and have core skills in all types of garden maintenance.
Key Skills
The ideal candidate will be a plants person, with strong horticultural knowledge and a passion for all things gardening. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, organised, confident and enjoy working in a sole position for significant parts of the time as well as working alongside the current team who will assume responsibility for day-to-day turf care and hedge maintenance, as well as contractors who attend to aspects such as tree surgery etc.
Requirements
- A recognised Horticultural qualification of minimum Level 2
- Excellent horticultural practices with strong plant knowledge
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates are desirable, however training can be provided.
- Confidence working alone and with others in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience with a wide range of garden machinery.
- Able to complete physical work in all weather conditions.
- Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Company Benefits
- Use of a company vehicle or fuel allowance
- 28 days holiday
- A friendly, warm, and supportive work environment.
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Educational development
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener/Groundsperson
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and passionate Gardener/Groundsperson who is eager to both apply and develop their hands on horticultural skills and knowledge, working closely within a small team of gardeners to maintain and develop a beautiful private estate located between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.
This historic country house is part of an estate spanning 75 acres, including extensive gardens and woodland. Surrounding this stunning property, the formal gardens include herbaceous borders, informal and formal plantings, with formal and informal lawns, a walled kitchen garden, glasshouse, fruit and specimen tree planting, arboreta and parkland.
The gardens are currently mid-way through a period of enhancement and redesign, working with an external landscape designer, with the intent to bring the private gardens up to the very highest horticultural standard. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance and development of the garden and grounds, working closely with the gardening team to enhance the extensive gardens, while applying their horticultural skills and continuing to develop their abilities.
Applicants will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn while being proactive and energetic. They will posses the ability to take instruction, completing tasks while working in a team, contributing to a positive and friendly working environment.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of plant types and good plant identification skills. Duties will include maintenance of the grounds and gardens to the highest possible standards, therefore experience in the use of basic garden machinery is necessary. Demonstratable knowledge of tree, lawn and plant maintenance is essential, with any horticultural qualifications and tickets such as PA1/PA6 spraying or CS30/31 chainsaw certificates being advantageous but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Gardener/Groundsperson to assist in the maintenance and development of a beautiful and diverse garden during this continued and exciting time of enhancement.
SALARY: Up to £28,000 DOE
LOCATION: Between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.
JOB No: EC59929
If this Gardener/Groundsperson vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Assistant Technical Manager
Fleurie Nursery Ltd are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join their team based in the Chichester area, West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a developmental role within a team environment and the first or next step in their horticulture career with a specific focus on all aspects of technical growing.
In this critical role you will work alongside and under the direction of the technical manager to deliver all aspects of technical growing to plan and deliver a quality product to our customers expectations including:
- Crop agronomy walks to identify operational tasks and integrated pest management
- Plant nutrition and growing media selection
- Supporting with the planning and purchasing of crops.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with all of our young plants suppliers.
- New product development
- Assurance scheme audit preparation.
To be suitable for the role of Assistant Technical Manager you should have:
- Excellent communication skills
- IT Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent attention to detail & numeracy skills
- A passion for horticulture / plants
- The ability to change pace where required to fulfil the tasks in hand
- Industry experience ideally in an operational / technical position or experience studying for a horticultural qualitfication
- HND or equivalent in a relevant qualification, desirable but not essential
On offer is a competitive salary, and a team environment. Please note that the nursery operates 7 days a week and therefore some weekend working is required on a rota basis.
Fleurie Nursery is easily commutable from: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Arundel, West Sussex and the A27 Corridor.
We are a market leading customer focussed organisation who supply high quality plants to the wholesale market. We have a stable team of 46 employees based across 4 Nurseries in West Sussex. We are proud to be part of the Farplants Group and the Tristram Plants Group who are highly regarded in the Industry for their sales and marketing of Horticultural Products.
This is a developmental role and full training in all aspects of the job will be provided. This will lead to a requirement to complete BASIS and FACTS training once sufficient practical experience has been gained.
To apply for this position, or for further information, please email David.Hide@fleurienursery.co.uk
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Grower
Grower required
Job Ref ADV387
This unique position has arisen in the heart of West Sussex on a 500 acre estate. You will be working for a residential charity that offers 16-21 year olds, with a disadvantaged home life, an opportunity to learn a skilled trade in Horticulture and embark on a useful career. See website www.cameliabotnar.com
The position involves working alongside a small team of disadvantaged young people learning Landscaping and Horticulture at our Garden Centre just off the A272 near Cowfold, West Sussex. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a solid knowledge experience of growing healthy perennials and bedding plants. Reliability, consistency, patience, good communication and organisation skills are desirable.
Working a 38.75 week. Monday to Friday 8.45am -5.00 pm.
Salary will be in the range of £25k-£30k. p.a depending on skills and experience,
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check paid by the employer and full clean driving license. Due to our countryside location access to your own motor transport would be most advantageous.
Please email your CV to sparmenter@cameliabotnar.com HR Department, Camelia Botnar Foundation, Maplehurst Road, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8DQ
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Head Landscaper
Head Landscaper required
Job Ref ADV371
A very exciting opportunity has become available within our 20 years established gardening business based in the Southeast of England.
We are searching for a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated landscaper to join our small team.
The role will offer the right candidate the chance to work on a number of very exciting hard and soft landscaping projects within the grounds of some beautiful private gardens across West Sussex.
The chosen candidate will be charged with leading our hard and soft landscaping projects from start to finish with the opportunity to become landscaping project manager as the business grows.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is looking to become part of something and not just an employee. This is a long-term role with excellent progression prospects for the right candidate.
The business offers a complete garden design, maintenance, management and landscaping service for large private gardens and estates.
There will be no site work involved in this role.
About the Candidate
-Minimum of 5 years’ hard and soft landscaping experience within the sector
-Portfolio of completed works showing that you possess the skills required
-Competent use of associated machinery including mini excavators, telehandlers and dumpers
-The ability to communicate effectively with staff member and clients
-Working well within a small team as well as alone (when required)
-The ability to keep a tidy and organised working site throughout each project
-Impeccable timekeeping
-The willingness to go the extra mile for the client and company
-Adaptability to differing situations that will occur during each project including problem solving skills, weather variables and clients ever changing needs
-Working to extremely high standards
-Excellent organisational skills
-Friendly, professional, and polite attitude with excellent customer service skills
-The willingness to work in other areas of the company as and when required
-Full clean UK driving licence
-Minimum of 3 references (private/company)
Pay
Up to £40,000+ DOE + benefits
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Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Job Ref D845
A great opportunity has arisen for a Sundries Buyer / Assistant Manager to join a family-owned garden centre based in West Sussex. They have recently launched a new range of giftware, homeware and stationery range. Along with a new furniture collection and children’s department both launched in July 2021. Another area of the garden centre where significant improvements have been made is in the restaurant.
The Role
This Garden Centre Sundries Buyer role reports directly to the Garden Centre Manager, covering our garden sundry ranges. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the garden sundries department and support the day to day running of the garden centre. In this role you would be expected to:
-Work closely with the Manager and Director to build upon our product offering to customers, keeping in line with overall business development strategies.
-Achieve budgeted sales, margin and stockholding targets
-Build partnerships with suppliers and negotiate prices
-Collaborate with the retail team with regards to display and marketing of products
Candidate Skills
The successful candidate will have retail and buying experience in the Garden Centre sector, be self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is also an energetic team player and confident communicator with analytical, admin and IT skills, with the ability to be open to maximising unexpected business opportunities and continuous learning and development.
If this Garden Centre Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Part Time Gardener
Part Time Gardener required
Job Ref ADV342
An opening has arisen for a part time Gardener to assist our Head Gardener for two days a week with immediate start.
The hours are 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Driving licence is required.
Previous Experience Preferred (but not essential):
-Tractor and Quad Bike Driving
-Spraying
-Chainsaw Usage
Starting salary £10 per hour.
Assistant Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Assistant Gardener to join an internationally renowned site based in West Sussex. This role would suit a horticulturist with drive and a positive character.
Set within 13-acres of gardens, the formal aspect comprises 6-acres around the manor house. A small cottage garden within the grounds is also to be maintained in addition to the above. Garden features within the estate gardens comprise a kitchen garden, wildflower areas, a cut flower garden, greenhouse, fruit cage, an orchard, cloud-pruned box hedging, topiary, a formal courtyard, a large pond and surrounding woodland. The garden areas of the estate are not managed organically, though chemical use is kept to a minimum. Plans are in place to develop two large areas in addition to a significant spend on new planting.
The Assistant Gardener will report into the Facilities Manager and work under the guidance of the Senior Gardener. He / She will be responsible for the general maintenance and development to create a garden environment that is secure and enjoyable experience for residents, guests, and visitors. Key Responsibilities will include; maintaining the formal and informal garden areas, including the herbaceous borders, vegetable & cut flower garden, hedges, formal lawns, pot displays and the formal and informal lawn care, e.g. mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying, aerating, watering, and weeding. The role will be to maintain all areas to the highest standard of horticulture and presentation and that its unique character and excellence is preserved for the benefit of guests and visitors.
The position also entails; working at height to maintain climbers, hedges and trees across the gardens. There is a range of planting and plant care to be carried out as instructed by the Senior Gardener, including topiary pruning of Box and Yew hedging. The gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths are kept clear and free from litter and particular attention is paid to the preparation of the estate for days when the CEO is in residence or for particular events, keeping disturbance to a minimum during these times.
Applicants will have good plant knowledge, ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and a minimum of one years’ experience in private estate gardens and/or horticulturally diverse public gardens. Candidates must be confident in their use and basic maintenance of garden machinery including strimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmer, pedestrian and ride on mowers, and small tractors and trailers as well as maintaining the irrigation system. The assistant gardener will work within the health and safety standards. Chemical spray certificates (PA1/6) are desirable.
Good physical fitness and a commitment to the garden are required, as is the ability to work well with a small team; with diplomacy and a constructive approach. A full driving licence and your own transport are required for this role as the estate is located rurally.
SALARY: £23,000 - £25,000 DOE
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC28958
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV331
Are you looking to work in the great outdoors, within stunning surroundings?
Goodwood is a quintessentially English estate, set in 12,000 acres of rolling West Sussex countryside. Rooted in our heritage, we deliver extraordinary and engaging experiences in modern and authentic ways. But what really sets us apart is our people. It is their passion, enthusiasm and belief in the many things we do that makes Goodwood the unique place it is.
Look no further. Picture yourself as part of the Goodwood Estate Gardens team, responsible for the Estate Gardens and other beautiful areas, ensuring the Estate always looks its very best.
This role is so much more than green grass (although this is of course very important too!).
You will be hands on, with tasks including mowing, weeding, strimming, hedge cutting, and general grounds keeping and garden maintenance.
You will embrace our values of daring to be different and challenging ourselves to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers whilst embracing the history, heritage and authenticity of the Estate.
What do you need to be successful?
-A strong interest in gardening and experience in this area is essential, qualifications would be an advantage
-Plant identification skills, with good plant, vegetable and herb knowledge
-Full driving licence essential, as travel will be required across the Estate
-You'll be a great team player, with a willingness to learn
-You'll be positive with a 'can do' attitude and possess great attention to detail
What will you get?
-Horseracing and motorsport event tickets
-Free gym/health club membership
-Estate discounts
-Health cash plan covering a range of medical costs
We are looking for two Gardeners to join the team, one permanently and the other to cover a period of maternity leave until April 2022. The roles are full time (40 hours per week) with a weekend rota during the summer months. Flexibility in working hours is required, especially during the Event season.If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please get in contact with us.
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