Head Gardener
Ref - EC10687
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Head Gardener to lead a small team on a beautiful private estate near Alresford, Hampshire. The welcoming family currently employ 2 skilled gardeners and are looking for a knowledgeable Head Gardener to come onboard to manage the garden and lead the team.
Built in the late 1700’s, the Grade II listed house is situated within 45-acres of parkland with formal gardens of approximately 13-acres, originally laid out by Richard Woods; a contemporary of Capability Brown. The grounds have been painstakingly restored to the original plans in several phases over the years, most recently since 2004 by the current owner, with more sensitive restoration planned. The property owners are passionate about the gardens, such that only tree, shrub and flower species available in the mid-1700’s, have been used in the restoration.
The formal aspect of the garden includes expansive lawns, hedges, a pool, herbaceous borders, a large kitchen garden, mixed beds/borders, ornamental shrubberies, young and mature/ancient specimen trees with woodland walks, topiary, a considerable Ha-ha and much more, all with impressive vistas across the estate and surrounding South Downs.
As Head Gardener you will be responsible for all aspects of the gardens and therefore need to be self-motivated, proficient at organising your own routine and staff under your supervision whilst being able to remain flexible in your approach to work.
Applicants for this position will ideally be academically qualified to Level 2 or above and are confident in their plant knowledge, with excellent attention to detail, can implement good health and safety in the garden, and are driven to inspire a committed team of gardeners. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw competence certification are desirable and a full clean driving licence, good physical fitness and experience with a wide range of garden machinery are required for the role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Head Gardener to join a historically significant estate and garden, lead a driven team, and work for friendly and interested employers.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 plus accommodation
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC10687
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Sole Gardener
Ref - EC11107
Sole Gardener required
An excellent career development opportunity has arisen for a talented and qualified gardener to join a private estate at an early stage of garden development. The Grade 2 listed property is framed by a half-acre garden and 10-acres of surrounding farmland and is currently undergoing a redesign by an award-winning design team, Julie Toll and Ian Kitson. Planting is due to start in late Spring 2020.
The existing garden comprises shrub beds, lawns and ornamental planting, a tennis court and newly refurbished swimming pool and a polythene tunnel which houses tender Mediterranean plants. The garden and planting will continue to be developed with designer Julie Toll, whose specialism is planting design, meadow establishment and garden aftercare. The client is very keen on wildlife and wishes to slowly convert the meadows from year-round grazing to wildflower meadows. Garden waste will be composted as much as possible for use within the garden.
The new garden will provide a refreshed and newly landscaped entrance courtyard, formal gardens, terraces and an entertainment garden. The new areas account for 700m2 of new perennial planting with associated shrub, ornamental specimens, young trees and topiary.
The Sole Gardener will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of all aspects of the garden, though will benefit from guidance, support and direction at certain times from Julie Toll, particularly during the implementation and early after care phases. In addition to the maintenance of the formal gardens, the Sole Gardener will be responsible for the 10-acres of fields associated with the property which are currently being grazed by sheep but will be developed with the new gardener to wildflower meadows for late Spring to Summer this year. The future development of a kitchen garden is a possibility and will be at the discretion of the new gardener and the property owner.
The successful applicant will be an academically qualified and experienced hands-on gardener with good physical fitness, enthusiasm, and a proven ability to work well on their own. Applicants will have a love of trees, shrubs and perennials and must have excellent species-specific pruning skills. Spray, chainsaw certification and a full UK driving licence are desirable. Hours of work are yet to be determined, though the work week will comprise 40 hours. The position is offered with 20-days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gardener with good time management skills to join a new garden project alongside a celebrated design team at an exciting stage of development. The client is keen for the suitable applicant to start as soon as possible so as to ensure involvement with the planting aspect of the project.
SALARY: Circa £38,000 DOE
LOCATION: Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire
JOB No: EC11107
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Sales Representative
Ref - T800
Our Client is one of the leading suppliers of ornamental plants to the domestic and commercial landscaping market. As a result of their continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their team and currently have a vacancy for an experienced Sales Representative. This position will be predominantly linked to their Shropshire nursery, but they will require the applicant to travel, visiting customers and prospects. Our client will accept candidates who live and work remotely from the Nursery.
The right candidate will need to have good plant knowledge and an understanding of the landscape supply market. Good communication, planning, administration and IT skills are also essential, as is the ability to be a self-starter.
This role will involve dealing with customers in person, over the phone and via e-mail. Tasks will include pricing enquiries, prospecting for new business, securing orders and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and successful company, and to develop their career and skills within the horticultural industry.
Competitive remuneration package available, dependent on experience, and will include usual company benefits related to the position.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Adopting and growing a base of existing amenity accounts
- Pricing incoming enquiries from customers
- Processing orders accordingly and efficiently
- Following up outstanding quotations and negotiating orders
- Assisting with generating new business and ensuring smooth adoption
- Working to and recording targets as required
- Meeting with clients in the UK and abroad if required.
- Handling queries and complaints
- Gathering and sharing product and market information
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Sole Gardener - EC10782
A genuine lifestyle job opportunity has arisen on a stunning 70-acre estate near Newbury in Berkshire. This position will suit an academically qualified and experienced horticulturist with proven hands-on garden management experience and a desire to join a new garden at an exciting phase of development. This Sole Gardener role is offered with a two-bedroom cottage on site with its own garden, in addition to a generous salary.
The formal one-acre garden is in the process of being designed by a renowned garden designer and is due for the first phase of implementation in spring/summer 2020.
In a formal to natural contrast, the new design will encompass the immediate area around the main house and will graduate outwards towards 70-acres of farmland via garden rooms containing new and existing trees, lawns/grassland, streams and a one-acre lake. The diversity of planting and complexity of garden management will therefore be greatest in the area surrounding the house, with the further reaching areas requiring little more than maintenance and monitoring. Upon completion, the garden will comprise a greenhouse and kitchen garden, and orchard, swimming pool, terraces, with wildflower two-acres of meadows and lakeside planting. Additional aspects will include cloud Buxus, pleached trees, yew hedges, fruit trees, hedges of English lavender, sculpture(s), climbing roses, a croquet lawn and wildlife pond.
The ideal candidate will be a positive, knowledgeable and helpful person with a thorough grasp of horticulture and good physical fitness. The property owner is actively looking to create a happy environment for all which will provide reward and a sense of belonging for all involved with the estate. Applicants should hold academic horticultural qualifications and/or extensive experience on private estate from a garden management perspective. Knowledge and experience in each of the above garden areas is required, as is an ability to monitor and maintain other areas of the estate, i.e. the lake and boundaries. A flexible and friendly gardener is sought, as there may be a requirement to undertake rare ‘emergency’ school runs, i.e. once every 8-weeks, as well as basic pool maintenance etc.
There is a focus on ecologically sensitive garden management/development and a general interest in nature on the property. Suitable candidates will therefore have a genuine interest in this area and be willing to pass on their knowledge where the opportunity arises.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic gardener to join a welcoming private estate on a full-time live-in basis, and to be involved in the implementation of the stunning new design from the beginning. The position is offered exclusively as a live-in, as the client would like the successful applicant to be able to keep an eye on the property in their absence. The two-bedroom property comes with Council tax and rent paid by the employer, with utility bills remaining the responsibility of the occupant. A full driving licence, criminal background check and references will be asked of each applicant.
SALARY: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE (Live in)
LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire
JOB No: EC10782
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Sole Gardener
Ref - EC10793
Sole Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a beautiful privately owned arts and crafts garden in Surrey. The partially designed Gertrude Jekyll garden sits within half a mile of the local train station and beside SSSI woodland.
The formal privately-owned garden is listed and has featured in garden literature over the last 100 years, though it is not currently open to the public. The property owner contributes on an ad hoc basis when time allows and is now in need of a new Sole Gardener, following the amicable departure of the previous incumbent after 7-years’ service.
The formal gardens encompass 6 acres with a further 5 acres of SSSI woodland. The gardens have been restored in part to their original structure over the past 20-years and comprise a stunning sunken garden with octagonal lily pond, a walled winter garden, a lime walk and a circular garden with shrubbery. An original rose garden of one acre, which had fallen into disrepair under previous ownership, has been redesigned by Simon Dorrell and is now fully established. The gardens contain extensive yew and some box hedging with some topiary, several lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, orchard, three ponds, mature trees and numerous architectural features including bargate walls. The grounds also include a large greenhouse, cold frames, a potting shed, a workshop, a garden yard and various outbuildings. The woodland (which was originally a hazel coppice) slopes steeply down to a river approximately 80-metres below the property. A management plan has been agreed in conjunction with Natural England, the implementation of which has been underway for several years.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of managing large private gardens on their own and of maintaining high standards. Help may be brought in where necessary, i.e. in response to seasonal demands. Applicants must hold an academic horticultural qualification(s) at Level 2 or above, excellent plant knowledge and physical fitness, competency with the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery as well as excellent time management skills and self-motivation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a local candidate to join a friendly and welcoming estate and manage a stunning arts and crafts garden autonomously. The position will suit a physically fit and knowledgeable gardener with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise their workload. Applicants need not possess a driving licence for the role, but should be living within a reasonable commuting distance.
SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Godalming, Surrey
JOB No: EC10793
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Sole Gardener
Ref - EC10706
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sole Gardener to demonstrate their horticultural skills on a stunning BALI award-winning garden near St Albans in Hertfordshire. This position would suit a talented senior gardener/horticulturist with extensive experience of managing high-end private estate gardens autonomously.
The impressive 3.5-acre formal garden comprises a walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders, a greenhouse, fruit trees (plums, damsons, cherry, quince, peach and apples) with mature trees (two copses), a natural pool, extensive flower beds and expansive areas of managed lawn. A maintenance employee looks after the main building as well as mowing of the lawns, enabling the incoming Sole Gardener to focus on the horticultural improvement and management of the garden on a full-time basis.
Applicants will ideally hold a recognised academic horticultural qualification at level 3 or above and/or extensive experience on private estates at senior level. Applicants must have excellent practical and theoretical knowledge in each of the above areas and should also have extensive experience of managing private estate gardens efficiently throughout the seasons. This role requires a well-rounded knowledge of horticulture, efficient time management and excellent attention to detail at all times. Applicants should be well-versed in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and should have a good level of physical fitness.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Sole Gardener to take ownership of an award-winning private estate garden. The property is a full-time home for the welcoming and generous owners so applicants must be well presented, positive and friendly in character. The owners are open to new design ideas within the garden, so applicants with experience in this area and a keen eye for garden aesthetics are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have their own transport for the commute to and from site as accommodation is not available with this vacancy.
SALARY: Circa £35,000
LOCATION: St Albans, Hertfordshire
JOB No: EC10706
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Head Gardener
Ref - EC10765
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a private estate close to Haslemere in Surrey, for an experienced Senior or Head Gardener to manage two assistants and the 10-acre garden. This role would suit a qualified gardener with a well-rounded skill set and experience of managing garden staff or volunteers.
The mature 10-acre private garden is situated approximately 1.5-miles from Haslemere train station and comprises expansive lawns and a tennis court, large herbaceous borders, a wildlife pond and associated planting, a collection of rhododendron, azalea and camellia, and an impressive collection of mature native and exotic trees including a pinetum and surrounding woodland and paddocks. A greenhouse is used for plant propagation at times, though there is no kitchen garden on the property.
Applicants for this position should be willing and able to contribute to general estate tasks such as checking the property perimeter/boundaries for fallen trees, necessary repairs work to gates, fences and walls etc. as well as general estate tasks such as cutting logs for the fire (chainsaw operation), checking gutters and drainage. The ideal candidate will therefore be well-versed in private estate garden management at Senior/Head or Sole Gardener level and will be able to manage assistant gardeners with diplomacy and respect. Good plant knowledge/identification skills are essential and an academic horticultural qualification at level 3 or above is expected, as are chemical spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and a chainsaw licence (CS30/31) or similar. Good physical fitness is essential as this is a hands-on, full-time permanent position. The Head Gardener must be experienced in the safe operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and must hold a full UK driving licence.
Applicants for this position should have experience in each of the above areas and must be flexible and helpful in their approach to private estate gardening. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break. The position is offered with 20-days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Candidates will ideally live within commuting distance of the property as accommodation is not provided.
SALARY: £32,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Haslemere, Surrey
JOB No: EC10765
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Tree Planting Team Leader
Ref - T080
Tree Planting Team Leader required
Our client, based in north west London, is a well-established landscape and arboricultural contractor. They are heavily involved in street tree planting across several London boroughs.
Their workload also involves sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), tree surgery, landscaping, stump grinding, tree pits and street tree care.
As well as being approved contractors to Local Authorities in London, the Company’s clients also include Highways Authorities, Developers, Architects and Private Companies.
Job Description:
To be responsible for the daily completion of all specified projects within your area of responsibility. To efficiently manage your co-workers within The Company whilst maintaining the highest standards and working within a programmed timescale. To liaise with the H&S Coordinator, Team Manager & Directors to ensure that all works are delivered to the customers’ expectations. The Team Leader will be responsible for implementing Company operations after consultation and instruction from the Team Manager & H&S Coordinator. This will include ensuring works are planned and executed in a manner compliant with company H&S policy and legislation. You will be expected to demonstrate good working practices and supervise your co-workers.
This will be a hands-on role, so the successful candidate will need groundwork skills and be experienced in the use of petrol cut-off saws and hydraulic breakers.
TEAM LEADER KEY ACTIVITES:
- Assist the Team Manager in planning and organising each job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also ensures that the job is completed in the most time-efficient manner
- Assist the Office Manager in completing incident/accident reports ensuring all information is recorded and corrective action followed through
- Participation in The Company’s quality assurance, environmental standards and procedures
- Inform the Team Manager & H&S Coordinator where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment
- Assist the H&S Coordinator in ensuring the correct PPE is worn on all projects
- Completes necessary paperwork including time sheets, check sheets and site inspections
- Liaise with the Team Manager to ensure that company assets and resources are used in the most economical manner
- Assisting the Team Manager in monitoring Company/hired plant, equipment and machinery
- Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls when required
- Report to the Team Manager on a daily basis
Candidate requirements:
- Have organisational skills and a practical approach to work
- Groundwork skills including the use of cut-off saws and breakers
- The ability to liaise with clientele & problem solve
- Be committed to provide a quality service at all times
- Have an interest in conservation, the land and the environment
- Be physically fit for outdoor work
- Have good spoken and written communication skills
- Be capable of leading a team
- Have knowledge of health and safety issues
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Nursery Production Manager
Nursery Production Manager Required
Job Ref P131
My client is a large nursery in Norway with an international customer base including some very well-known and respected clients, such as David Austin, to which it supplies the entire range. The nursery produces Norwegian plants adapted to the Nordic climate, with production being carried out according to the most modern and rational principles. The nursery delivers high quality plants to garden centres, nurseries, and landscape gardeners. The plant range consists of conifers, deciduous shrubs, berries, hedges, ornamental, and roses. Supplied pot sizes range from 1.4 litres to 10 litres.
The nursery has several international partners, allowing the opportunity to be a complete supplier for all types of projects, regardless of size. Production at the nursery is split into two main categories: indoor/greenhouse and outdoor/field grown stock. The current General Manager has been fulfilling the role of Production Manager in addition to their primary role, which is unsustainable and has resulted in this opportunity for a talented candidate to play a key role alongside the GM as part of the management team.
The new production manager will be responsible for all the plants outside. The role will be managerial but with minimal office work, and the successful candidate will be able to balance their responsibilities whilst working within the team on a hands-on basis. Duties will include potting, pruning, general tidiness of the nursery, weed control, pest control, spraying, irrigation, ensuring efficiency in production operations, and planning production operations and procedures alongside the General Manager.
Applicants for this role should have large-scale nursery experience at managerial level, strong plant and technical nursery production knowledge, and must be able to work hands-on at all times whilst diplomatically managing a team of up to eight members of staff.
Accommodation and transport can be arranged for the successful candidate if required, with the former being by way of a shared house with other colleagues, or a separate house which will be available from April 2021. Accommodation will be at a subsidised rate and can be discussed as part of the interview process. This opportunity is open to applicants within or outside of the UK, with appropriate visa requirements being addressed on a case-by-case basis.
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Head Grower - P118
Head Grower required
A family business established over 70-years ago, now growing over 50 million bedding plant plugs each year for professional growers and parks departments throughout the UK. The company are an accredited grower under the British Ornamental Plant Producers and are dedicated to producing the finest quality plants, primarily pot plant plugs, contract bedding, poinsettias and garden centre flowering plants to transport directly to nurseries in the shortest possible time. Comprising a 4-acre modern glasshouse nursery with a further 2-acres of rented satellite nursery space, the nursery is fully automated with mobile benches and excellent environmental control. Due to the owner looking to take a back step, a new Head Grower is required to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the forward planning and management of the nursery
- Purchasing of all stock and sundries required for nursery operations
- Leading teams on growing related tasks; to timescale and agreed standards
- Pest, Disease and quality control
- Ensuring the team are working safely, complying with relevant legislation
- Liaising with the owners and the sales team to ensure relevant paperwork is up to date
- Use and management of crop protection chemicals and PGRs
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and will be able to demonstrate skills in each of the above areas. Computer literacy is essential as are excellent time management skills and plant knowledge. Applicants should hold an academic horticultural qualification as well as demonstrable experience in an associated role on a similar scale.
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