Senior Gardener - (Part-Time 3 days / week) - EC5805 - This position has now been filled
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and hands-on senior gardener for 3 days a week for a beautiful Estate situated at the centre of the country between Birmingham and Coventry.
The Hall sits within a landscaped deer park with lakes; the Parkland extends to about 275 acres. The formal planting mainly exists in the large, mixed borders that wrap around the terraces. On the terraces are 2 beds bordered with lavender and planted with roses. There is a millennium rose garden and a thinner herbaceous bed along the southern wall of the Walled Garden. There is also a wild flower meadow and rolling lawns leading to the Hall Pool that are broken up by various species of trees and rhododendron bushes. The Walled Garden extends to about 5 acres and is made up of a large paddock, a central compartment filled with the ruins of Victorian glasshouses and the southern third, which currently holds two large banks of solar panels that are in the process of being relocated.
One of biggest priorities for the family is to reinstate the southernmost section of the Walled Garden to be productive as well as ornamental. This will principally be to provide fruit and veg for the house and Estate but with the ultimate aim of providing local chefs and restaurants, provide a venue for ‘food and gardening’ with courses held at the Estate and used as an additional attraction for events held at the Estate. The gardens will also need to provide cut flowers for the Hall and its associated businesses.
The owner has a background in garden design and the successful candidate will need to work closely with the owner on both the design and implementation. Future projects will include the renovation of the rose garden, tree planting, bulb planting, planting of espaliered fruit trees on the outer wall of the Walled Garden, creation of a terrace garden outside the conservatory and creation of parterre within the terrace.
The role will be to oversee and be involved in all aspects of the garden. This includes the Grounds, Walled Garden and proposed flowers beds and formal area to be created. He / She will be expected to coordinate both programs of work and agree annual and capital budgets to ensure the delivery of the vision. He / She will be reporting to the owner and the estate senior management team who will approve an agreed programme and schedule of works that will be prepared by the senior gardener. A weekly meeting will detail work planned for the week and the senior gardener will detail duties to be undertaken by individual team members. The senior gardener will be responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with best practice and that work is undertaken to the highest of standards and is delivered in accordance with any HSE guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills. He / She should have a working knowledge of pest and disease control and will hold a spraying certificate (PA1/PA6). A chainsaw certificate would be an advantage but not essential - the client would be willing to provide training if required. Propagation knowledge and experience is essential for the forward moving of the garden developments. A full clean driving licence is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate senior gardener who is looking for a long term and rewarding role on a beautiful Estate. Someone to take ownership of the gardens, and work closely with the owners and the wider team.
SALARY: Circa £32,000 pro rata
LOCATION: Between Birmingham and Coventry
JOB No: EC5805
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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Assistant Manager - Garden Services - ADV250 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Title: Garden Services Assistant Manager
Reporting to: Directors and other Garden Services Managers
Location: London - North - based in Kentish Town NW5
·You will be required to work at sites where the Boma is carrying out work and at The Boma Garden Centre Islip Street London NW5 2DL
Description of role:
·You will be part of the Garden Services Management Team who are responsible for managing both our Regular and Once-Off garden maintenance services.
·You will be required to communicate directly with clients and to convert enquiries into confirmed business by visiting gardens to meet with clients to discuss their requirements and to sell the Boma’s services.
·To plan and quote for soft landscaping projects and garden maintenance plans
·To work with our Team Leaders and Gardeners to ensure we deliver a high quality service and product.
·To establish regular communication and successful relationships with our clients to ensure they value our service.
·You will be involved in Health and Safety at the Boma and responsibility for ensuring our staff are operating in a safe environment.
·You will be involved in the maintenance and upkeep of our tools and staff training.
Skills & experience required:
·Excellent soft-landscaping and plant knowledge, including pruning techniques
·Ability to quote and present your works to clients
·Ability to manage, train and motivate staff by achieving the respect of your colleagues
·Good organisational and operational skills
·Exceptional planning skills and communication, particularly forward thinking/planning to anticipate and prevent problems from occurring
·Creating systems to improve work processes
·Ability to patiently multi-task when required, to move between jobs to ensure quality is being achieved and problems are avoided and resolved
·Ability to find solutions and implement them
·Acceptance of responsibility by creating an environment where problems are resolved through training
·Good presentation skills and relationship management with clients
·Good IT skills
Essential requirements:
·Extensive knowledge of and passion for plants
·Leadership qualities
·Work under pressure – not time sensitive
·Genuinely hard-working!
·A positive, happy and flexible attitude
·Accept responsibility and the willingness to find solutions
·The ability to work and share in a team environment
·Desire to constantly learn more about your profession and to improve yourself
·Full clean driver’s licence valid in the UK
Hours of Duty: 5 days per week (which may include occasional weekend work)
Team Leader - Garden Maintenance & Landscaping (Live In/Live Out) - EC5424
A dynamic and innovative Garden Maintenance and Landscaping Team Leader is required for a prestigious business in Norfolk.
The company, based in West Norfolk, provides high standards of Farm and Real Estate services that includes the grounds maintenance work and Landscaping for desirable residential properties local to their office and across North Norfolk and Cambridge.
The Team Leader will be joining and leading a dedicated team of 2 full time Landscape and Maintenance operatives, covering all grounds and garden maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have drive and passion to motivate those under their management by way of effective communication and demonstrating best practices. He / She will ensure the team continue to work in a safe and secure environment, by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the programme management and planning and prioritising of the work schedule for the team. Therefore, experience with computers and the use of calendars and scheduling software is essential. He / She and will have a clear understanding of seasonal requirements and would be able to pre-empt and identify potential challenges and arrange viable solutions. There is a potential requirement for a further resource in North Norfolk, either an additional operative or outsourcing, for which the successful candidate will be the responsible.
Applicants must have demonstratable experience of managing garden staff, be competent with a full range of machinery. He / She should have an academic horticultural qualification, horticultural training along with good plant knowledge. A full clean driving licence and chainsaw certificate are essential. Also, the ability to tow trailers, and grounds maintenance related training certificates such as PA1 & PA6 would prove advantageous.
As this job role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, the successful candidate should be physically fit and capable of leading his/her team by example, completing tasks on time and motivating and training individuals as and when required. A reliable, and well-presented person along with good communication skills is expected.
There is currently a part time Head Gardener at the Hall responsible for the 5-acre garden containing ½ an acre walled garden and two greenhouses and propagation work. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Gardener to provide additional support for the garden work.
SALARY: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience (accommodation available if required)
LOCATION: West Norfolk
JOB No: EC5424
If this Team Leader – Garden Maintenance & Landscaping vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Nursery Sales Manager - E180
Our client is a busy wholesale nursery offering a complete plant supply service for garden designers, landscapes and horticulturalists. They specialise in growing hardy perennials, ornamental grasses and shrubs but also carry a wide range of containerised trees operating with an environmentally friendly production technique. They are currently seeking a Nursery Sales Manager who will report to the owner and be an integral part of the team.
Key points
- Responsible for new business and customer development
- Pricing quotes and assisting with stock control and ordering
- Helping with selection and allocation of plant orders
- Assisting the production team with plant health, display and propagation to achieve goals
- Assisting the owner and sales team in satisfying plant lists and orders from their client base
Must haves
- Good experience within the amenity nursery sector
- Strong horticultural knowledge and experience of leading a team
- A wide knowledge of plant health, pest and disease to continue raising standards
- Have a passion for plants and people
If this Nursery Sales Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Contracts Manager - J147
Our client operates a Grounds Maintenance Company, which carries out work for commercial clients throughout the UK. They currently require an experienced Contracts Manager to cover a number of important contracts within the Essex regions. Clients include Blue Chip HQ’s, Business parks, Industrial sites and Retail Parks and some local government contracts.
Job Description:
You will be expected to generally operate from home, managing the day-to-day running of the service function within your district, supervising the work of 10 mobile maintenance teams carrying out regular grounds maintenance on commercial sites throughout their region. Each team is equipped with their own van and equipment. The prime role is to ensure that service delivery to the client is to the highest standards and to ensure that financial targets are achieved through the proactive and safe management of staff and resources.
Your duties will include: -
- Regular site visits and meetings
- Control, motivate, and discipline members of your team.
- Recruitment, training and development of team members.
- Ensuring work is completed to required KPI’s and quality standards.
- Full budgetary accountability for wages, consumables, hand tools and work wear etc.
- Planning work schedules.
- Responsible for the maintenance and safe use of company vehicles, equipment etc.
- Health and safety issues in line with Company procedures and good practice.
- Working with customer service department.
- Assessment of new sites.
Must haves:
Applications are invited from candidates who either have strong experience as Contract Managers within GM and winter works and have worked within a similar environment and have good commercial and operational experience. It is important that you have excellent communication skills coupled with strong leadership qualities able to plan and delegate work effectively making the most economic use of resources.
A full UK driving licence and a horticultural qualification are essential requirements.
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Gardening Department Head - L158
Our client is one of the leading garden centre groups, proud to offer a fantastic range of top quality home and leisure and gardening products supplied by a knowledgeable dedicated team of staff. They are currently seeking a Gardening Department Head to join the team.
Are you a great team leader able to take on a good level of responsibility?
Can you deliver excellent retailing standards?
Can you provide a good level of merchandising and displays?
Key points
- Stock control of a wide range of products
- Analysing sales and taking appropriate action
- Managing a team of staff to work to high standards of retailing
- Supporting the centre manager in maintaining professional standards
Must haves
- The ability to merchandise to high standards of retailing
- Excellent team leadership skills
- A sound knowledge of Garden Sundries
- Attention to detail in all tasks
If this Gardening Department Head vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Hard Landscape Foreman - J516
Our client is an award winning and prestigious, well established multi- disciplined contracting business. Over recent years the company has embarked on an exciting business development plan aimed at growing their domestic landscaping division significantly within the high end domestic market. As a result our client has a vacancy for a Hard Landscape Foreman. Contracts consist of hard and soft landscaping and include high end domestic landscaping projects and small scale commercial landscaping projects.
Job Specification
The Key skills and experience required are as follows:-
- Experience of having run domestic hard landscaping projects successfully
- Dealing successfully with private clients, architects and garden designers
- Previous experience of both direct and sub-contractor labour
- Proficient in brickwork, paving, hard & softwood decking, building, building steps and fencing
- Excellent communication and verbal skills
Key Skills:
A recognisable qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping will be a distinct advantage. Successful applicants will need to have previous experience of running domestic hard landscaping projects and be able to demonstrate experience of leading teams. You will also need to have excellent customer service and communication skills and be an enthusiastic, reliable team player.
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement. In return the company is offering a competitive salary and 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and all PPE is provided.
If this Hard Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener - EC5604 - This position has now been filled
Head Gardener required
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced hands-on gardens manager to take responsibility for two crematoriums and seven members of staff in the NW11 and N2 areas of London. This role would suit an experienced gardener with good horticultural knowledge, a diplomatic management style and an ability to provide excellent customer service.
The two sites, of 12 acres and 10 acres respectively, are located within approximately 2-miles of each other in north West London. The sites are managed by one team of 7 gardeners for whom the successful applicant will be responsible on a full-time permanent basis.
Applicants for this role should have good horticultural knowledge and extensive experience of managing teams of garden staff in a commercial or private setting. The ideal applicant will hold spray certificates as well as a recognised academic horticultural qualification and good physical fitness. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of budget management, staff management, a full UK driving licence, extensive experience with gardening equipment operation and maintenance, and an instinctive ability to work to excellent standards of health and safety at all times. An ability to be diplomatic and calculated is necessary when dealing with team members, members of the public, and other departments associated with the company. Applicants must have a keen desire to pass on their knowledge to the garden staff at every opportunity to ensure continued development, upskilling and efficiency of the team.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for the daily management of the gardens and public areas, including the car parks, and to delegate and take part in the daily duties as required. Consideration to seasonal garden management requirements must be given at all times, with initiative applied with respect to the development and enhancement of the grounds.
The successful applicant will ensure the most cost effective and best use/deployment of the gardening team and equipment across both sites. He/she must ensure full, daily and timely use of the BOS (Business Operating System) in relation to the department.
The Head Gardener will also be required to liaise with the advisor(s) with regards to garden memorials; their type, positioning, installation/planting and maintenance.
General and additional responsibilities of the successful applicant are as follows:
- To organise the purchasing of supplies and equipment and associated paperwork as required.
- To liaise with external contractors when relevant in relation to works being carried out at either site.
- To manage a gardens complaints system, liaising with clients and colleagues as necessary.
- To participate in the compilation, control and operation of an annual budget, including materials, equipment, training and overtime.
- To carry out investigations and aid in staff disciplinaries when required.
- To oversee and assist with the cleaning, maintenance and care of plants in a prominent building associated with the site.
- To oversee and assist with the training and development of the gardening team.
- To oversee and assist with the maintenance of gardening equipment and machinery; ensuring full safe working order and where possible, to carry out repairs in-house.
- To be fully conversant with the company’s Health & Safety policy, ensuring compliance at all times, personally and of the garden team, and to inform the London Area Manager of any Health & Safety concerns at all times.
- To be aware of and manage health and safety matters relating to the department, including the use of garden equipment and the storage and use of garden chemicals and fuels. In addition, advise on and implement where necessary legislation pertaining to health and safety, particularly hazardous substances (COSHH).
- To ensure that all equipment and premises relating to the department are secure at all times.
- To ensure that the departments staff welfare facilities are always kept clean and tidy to a set and agreed standard.
- To carry out any reasonable requests or instruction for the better fulfilment of duties, and at all times to behave and act in a manner befitting the position held and the nature of the company’s business activities.
Applicants for this position should have demonstrable experience in the above areas of work and a methodological approach, with excellent attention to detail. This is a rare opportunity for a talented commercial or private estate gardener to take on a hands-on management role with a generous salary offering on a permanent full-time basis.
SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: North West London
JOB No: EC5604
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Garden Centre Manager - K269
Our client has a small group of garden centres each with their own identity selling a wide range of plants, garden sundries, leisure goods and with a popular café. They pride themselves on not only offering a vast range of products but have a well-trained team of staff offering excellent customer sales and service.
Would you enjoy the challenge of working for an independent garden centre holding a good level of autonomy?
Are you a good leader of people able to inspire the team with an enthusiastic approach?
Do you have a background in garden centre retailing and keen to progress in your career?
Key points
- To manage daily operations and ensure a high level of customer sales and service
- To manage an effective budget for the site
- To ensure high standards of merchandising and displays
- To actively develop the team’s skills and knowledge
- To work to the companies agreed targets and objectives
Must haves
- Excellent communication skills with good attention to detail
- An enthusiastic and positive approach
- A background in garden centre retailing or similar environment
- Able to promote good team spirit to deliver excellent customer sales & service
- Able to drive performance maximising sales potential
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Nursery Manager - S679
Nursery Manager Required
Our client operates a successful family run nursery and are devoted to growing excellent quality plants and trees. They have come a long way since the nursery began in 1979 but have retained their values of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness in everything they do.
Do you enjoy growing and selling top quality trees and plants?
Are you well organised and capable of taking on a good level of responsibility for daily activities?
Do you possess a good working knowledge of trees, shrubs and hedging?
Key points
- To assist with the production and planning of plants
- To oversee goods-in and despatched plants with accuracy
- To ensure the environmental impact of all growing practices has been evaluated
- To ensure staff are trained and focused to carry out duties to the highest standards & quality
- To deal with customers, colleagues and visitors in a helpful and friendly manner
Must haves
- Previous experience at this level from a nursery growing environment
- Able to lead the team by example to ensure a good level of service is offered
- Some form of Horticultural qualification
- Have meticulous attention to detail with all tasks
If this Nursery Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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