Horticulture New Product Development & Range Curator
Horticulture New Product Development & Range Curator required
Job Ref E198
Established in the 1960s, our client has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the British landscaping industry. The business is made up of three established brands, focusing on their own particular target market and demographic within the industry. They are passionate about plants, curating quality plant ranges and promoting them through engaging content on a domestic facing Web Shop and social media channels.
They are seeking an experienced individual to give guidance and direction by curating a strong and successful range of offers to be marketed throughout our multi-channel marketing platforms and further marketing opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced individual with an excellent track record.
Job Description
- Agree revenue targets with the Sales and Marketing Director.
- Agree purchasing requirements with Supply Chain Director
- Continuously appraise the business strategy and challenge the team to deliver against all revenue streams and budget.
- To lead a process of continuous improvement across the range for the benefit of the business unit.
- Timely product availability view and forward campaign and offer planning.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities and collaborations.
- Identify the product range and continually appraise and adapt the offer to match the market research and demand.
- Ensure KPIs are achieved or that corrective actions are taken, and recovery planning is implemented.
- Agreed reporting with your line manager and frequency.
Candidate Skills
- Highly organised having the ability to prioritise and allocate time effectively.
- A self-motivated individual who can work under pressure to multiple fixed deadlines in tandem.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, being able to communicate at all levels of the business.
- Confident with compiling and understanding analytical data & problem solving.
- Broad range of plant knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of E-Commerce.
- Ability to project manage and co-ordinate resources.
- Customer Focused
- Excellent team player.
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Landscape Estimator/Project Manager
Landscape Estimator/Project Manager required
Job Ref ADV400
At Kiwi Landscapes we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional gardens and offer a fully integrated landscaping service. We have been established for over 20 years and have an excellent reputation for design, build and maintenance of both domestic and commercial gardens.
We are currently looking for a Landscape Estimator/Project Manager with experience of producing detailed quotations that will be reviewed by the Managing Director before submission to our Clients.
The role involves:
- Visiting Client Sites to assess the requirements.
- Prepare and amend quotations for Customers (using Cloud based software).
- Liaising with Customers to finalise materials and other minor design details.
- Organise materials, skips, plant hire and deliveries as necessary.
- Ensure consistently high standards of customer satisfaction are met.
- Overseeing work in progress, ensuring high level of workmanship.
- Liaising with finance to ensure receipts/ invoices are received in a timely manner.
- 3yrs minimum experience within the landscaping industry.
The ideal candidate must have the following skill set:
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- A strong knowledge of landscape construction projects.
- A high level of IT proficiency, particularly with Word and Outlook. Experience of Sketchup will be hugely beneficial although not essential. You will also be required to use SAGE for generating quotes, training will be provided if necessary.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Communicate professionally at all times.
- A clean, full, driving licence.
Desirable Skills
- Garden Design experience.
- A horticultural qualification.
Benefits
- 21 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.
- A company vehicle or petrol allowance.
Salary: £40k+ dependent on experience.
We encourage you to explore our website to see examples of the types of projects you will be involved with www.kiwilandscapes.com
Please contact Danny at info@kiwilandscapes.com to apply for this position.
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Head Gardener
A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented horticulturist to join one of the country’s most beautiful historic estates on a full-time permanent basis. This position is based in Northamptonshire and will suit an experienced Senior Gardener looking to take the next step in their career, or an existing Head Gardener with the experience, passion and desire to take on an exciting restoration project of the walled garden.
The 5-acre walled garden is about to undergo significant restoration to bring it back to its former glory and original purpose growing cut flowers, fruit and vegetables for the house and the owners are looking for a Head Gardener to lead the development. They will manage a team of 4 gardeners with the opportunity to further expand the team in the future if required. Three incredible historic glasshouses are to be reinstated and the Head Gardener will have access to historic records of the garden and plants.
The role will involve the running, development, management and thereafter maintenance of walled garden on a year-round basis. Knowledge of productive horticulture including succession planting and drawing up of associated charts, cultivation of cut flowers, vegetables, fruit, herbs, edible flowers and micro herbs will be required as well as experience of propagation and the use of garden machinery. A good working knowledge of organic pest and disease management and good plant husbandry is also essential. The gardens are meticulously planned and will be managed to ensure efficiency and maintenance of the highest standards of horticulture and presentation.
Applicants for this role must have extensive horticultural knowledge and the continuous supply of high-quality flowers and produce throughout the year. Clear and regular communication with the house is important throughout.
This opportunity will suit an experienced and qualified horticulturist with excellent attention to detail, with garden planning and staff supervision experience. Suitable applicants will possess academic horticultural qualifications and experience in horticulturally diverse gardens, good physical fitness, and excellent plant identification and management skills. Applicants should be equally passionate, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals. Practical experience with a range of garden machinery is desired.
Suitable accommodation within the grounds is provided as part of the package for the successful applicant and to be further discussed as the size of the property would depend on the candidates’ circumstances.
LOCATION: Northamptonshire
SALARY: Circa £40,000 DOE
JOB No: EC43249
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Hard Landscaper
Hard Landscaper required
Job Ref V331
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 bring an experienced Hard Landscaper onto their team, who enjoys a variety of hard landscaping and construction work. This role is available for an immediate start and tasks completed by the successful candidate will include but are not limited to:
-Determining installation requirements by studying landscape concepts, plans, specifications and conferring with clients and designers
-Preparing, undertaking, constructing and repairing areas including patios, decking, driveways, footways, paths, steps and paved areas, walls, fences, ponds and fountains, etc.
-Constructing and installing facilities such as garden sheds, cabins, garden furniture and play structures
-Preparing borders for planting etc.
-Constructing raised beds from timber sleepers
-Ensuring quality control of all work including management of health and safety within company policies and procedures.
-Undertaking routine maintenance using appropriate equipment
-Maintaining and cleaning equipment and van
-Other general landscaping and ad hoc duties as required from time to time
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will need to have a relevant horticultural qualification, such as NVQ II Amenity Horticulture and a minimum of five years relevant industry experience with two of which have been spent in hard landscaping. Desirable but non-essential requirements for the role are spraying certifications, chainsaw certifications and a CSCS card. A full UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. Additional requirements are as follows:
-Several years’ experience and an interest in hard landscaping and construction
-Some horticultural experience
-Be able to work from a layout plan
-Be fully conversant with all grounds’ maintenance machinery
-Skilled in the use of hand tools and pedestrian machines and appropriate powered hand tools which are generally used in landscaping
-Be prepared to work outdoors under all weather conditionsBe flexible in working hours (longer days in summer/shorter in winter)
-Have a meticulous attention to detail
-Be hard working, self-motivated and ambitious
-Possess good organisational skills and have the ability to problem solve
-Be able to work individually and in a team
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Hard Landscape Foreman
Hard Landscape Foreman required
Job Ref H249
Our client is an award-winning design, build and maintenance company with two offices, one near Weybridge Surrey and one in Maida vale London, both with the added benefit of their own plant nurseries. They have been transforming a client base of both domestic and commercial gardens since 1851, with projects ranging from a value of £10k-£600k.
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled, hard landscaper with previous foreman experience to lead a team and complete high-end landscaping projects in the Surrey area and occasionally London. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in hard landscaping and be fully qualified and experienced in paving, fencing, brick / blockwork, timber decking, composite decking, turfing and planting.
He / She will lead a team of 3 – 7 and oversee all aspects of the quality of work. The main duties and responsibilities required for the position include, but are not limited to
-Supervise mobile and static teams.
-To arrange work schedules and working patterns, in consultation with the Contract Manager to ensure best productivity and safe working.
-To ensure staff work safely at all times and that accidents and near misses are reported and measures put in place to mitigate against these.
-To check and submit paperwork as required ensuring that it is accurate, on time and compliant with standards.
-To communicate effectively.
-To drive company vehicles in the course of your job.
Key Skills:
He / She will be confident using a range of garden machinery and power tools and have appropriate machine tickets such as NPORS or CSCS. A full driving licence is required for the role. Requirements for the position are as follows:
-Demonstrable experience gained within a hard and soft landscaping environment
-Full, current, manual driving licence.
-Excellent and proven communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and interface with a diverse range of people.
-Excellent understanding of Health and Safety at work.
-To motivate and engage with staff to improve performance at work.
Additional Information:
The role is a full time, permanent position and the hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm on site. A work vehicle will be provided for travel to and from work and for work activities only. Benefits include training opportunities, work activities, 22 days holiday + bank holidays and a company pension scheme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hard landscaping foreman to join a driven and motivated team and work on exciting high-end project.
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Hard Landscaping Foreman
Hard Landscaping Foreman required
Job Ref X830
Our client is an Employee Owned, award-winning design, build and maintenance company located near Reading with the added benefit of their own plant nursery. They have been transforming gardens for over 30 years.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled hard landscaper with previous foreman experience to lead a team and complete high-end landscaping projects.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in hard landscaping, and be fully qualified and experienced in paving, fencing, brick / blockwork, timber decking, composite decking, turfing and planting. He / She will lead a team of 3 – 7 and oversee all aspects of the quality of work. Responsibilities include liaising directly with the client as required, reading and setting out to scale drawings and working to specifications. He / She will be confident using a range of garden machinery and power tools. A full driving licence is required for the role.
The role is a full time, permanent position and the hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm. A work vehicle will be provided for travel to and from work and for work activities. Benefits include a profit-based bonus scheme, training opportunities, 28 days holiday and a company pension scheme.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hard landscaping foreman to join a driven and motivated team and work on exciting high-end project.
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Head Gardener
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated head gardener to develop and maintain a beautiful private estate garden near Marlborough in Wiltshire.
The land surrounding the estate extends to approximately 64 acres of permanent pasture and woodland with incredible views of rolling hills and fields. The diverse garden is about 3 acres comprising of beds surrounding the house and drive, a large organically run kitchen garden which provides produce and cut flowers to the household, fruit trees, pond, extensive lawns and a greenhouse. Beds, greenhouse, fruit, pond planting and woodlands will be further developed over time.
The estate is the client’s main residence, the owners are garden enthusiasts and have excellent horticultural knowledge. They are currently working closely with a garden consultant on the design, management and development of the garden and are looking to for a hands-on head gardener to work closely with them to implement their vision. The head gardener will be responsible for one other gardener. With incredible potential for the garden, this is an exciting opportunity for a head gardener or an experienced gardener to further develop their career, be part of a beautiful estate and contribute to working on an exciting long-term development project. Friendly applicants with a keen eye for detail, garden aesthetics, conservation and a hard-working ethos are encouraged to apply.
The Gardener will have excellent horticulture knowledge and experience at a senior level working on private estates. He / She will have initiative, drive and be confident working on their own, as well as be able to plan and prioritise their workload and work to a high horticultural standard. A minimum level 2 horticultural qualification is required along with experience growing fruit and vegetables, a good understanding of organic practices and the ability to operate a range of garden machinery.
The household is very welcoming and is an ‘all hands on’ environment. The ideal candidate will be a good team player working alongside the groundsperson, handyman and housekeeper. He / She will be flexible, helpful, and hard working with a high attention to detail. The client has a friendly sweet dog and therefore the gardener must be comfortable being around dogs and would be happy to occasionally help with looking after it when the clients are away. The client also keeps chickens and hopes to have bees.
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 D.O.E.
LOCATION: Near Marlborough, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC41377
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Plant Manager
Plant Manager required
Job Ref ADV377
Simpsons is an award winning garden centre group with operations in Inverness and Aberdeenshire. As Scotland’s destination garden centre of the year we have a reputation for excellence and are focused on the quality of our service and products.
About the Role
This Plant Manager role will see you predominantly focussed on purchasing and stock management and the principles around this across both sites. You will be capable of leading a team through effective motivation, learning and engagement. You will also be able to maintain and develop key supplier relationships as well as continually improving the plant area. You will also meet with the management team regularly to ensure the smooth running of the site.
The Ideal Candidate
This role would be suited to someone who has a strong plant background and a passion for retail and customers. Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
Strong stock management knowledge is desirable. Communication is a key aspect of the role, as you will be working closely with the team around you to coach them in better ways of working.
Package
In return we offer the opportunity to work in a young enthusiastic company with an appetite for growth and development as a basic salary of up to £40,000 per annum plus benefits.
www.simpsonsgardencentre.co.uk
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Head Grower
Head Grower required
Job Ref P343
Our client is a family run business, spanning nearly 100 years specialising in the production of various formats of bedding, basket, and perennial plants. Growing over 50 million bedding plant plugs each year for professional growers and parks departments throughout the UK, they sow, root, and grow all their own bedding, basket and perennial plants using their own experienced team. 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. As a company they are constantly upgrading their knowledge base and travel worldwide sourcing new and improved varieties that will perform in the UK environment. They hold annual internal comparative trials at the nursery, and their own on-site garden centre gives an opportunity to showcase and trial new products at retail level.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work closely with the family Directors and contribute to the future decision making of the company, bringing new ideas and have the ability to act on them. You will be responsible for the growing operation over 5 acres of glass and poly tunnels, the nursery is fully automated with mobile benches and excellent environmental control. You will be looking at production planning, growing from seeds and cuttings through to plugs and finished plants and be responsible for the growing and keeping cultural records of all the various crops. Crop planning, implementation, crop walking, irrigation and pest and disease monitoring will all fall into your remit. You will successfully manage and train a team of 25-50 people depending on the season, to ensure the highest quality stock is consistently being grown.
-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 at a high level in a commercial nursery environment and has a passion for horticulture. Applicants should hold an academic horticultural qualification as well as demonstrable experience in an associated role on a similar scale.
-Most processes are computer controlled, from environmental computers to bespoke software for accurate plug production and dispatch so a good IT knowledge is essential.
-Relevant qualifications and training and experience in commercial greenhouse production.
-Knowledge of growing bedding plants, perennials, and poinsettias
-An understanding of growing from seed and propagating cutting material.
-Knowledge of the process of optimum germination techniques is essential likewise for rooting a diverse range of ornamental bedding and basket plants.
-Experience in managing and building a team, whilst improving quality and running the business more efficiently.
-Good organisational skills are essential in order to manage schedules and ensure product specifications are met on time.
If this Head Grower vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Bevan Andrews on 01233 732767 or bevan@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable Head Gardener to develop the gardens and implement the design of six-time Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medallist, Cleve West over the next few years. The position is based near Stow-on-the-Wold and is a full time and a permanent role.
The stunning property is a Grade-I listed medieval manor house which the owners bought 11 years ago. The remnants of the garden are still visible, with a series of pools surrounded by 'Himalayan' plantings - rhododendrons, conifers and bamboos. A gully rock garden, with a spring-fed stream runs downhill from near the house. Surrounding the house is a 5-acre garden which along with the moat and drawbridge is being renovated in starting in 2022.
The Head Gardener will develop the garden, implement plans, recreate borders, and carryout planting schemes. He / She will report to the owners and work closely with Cleve West as well as on their own initiative. In addition to the developments, areas of the garden are to be maintained such as the extensive lawns, riverbeds, borders, wildflower meadows and areas on the wider estate. The successful applicant will be managing two other part time gardeners and one temporary gardener. The owners are considering opening the garden through the NGS scheme once per year once the gardens are up to a high standard.
This new opportunity will suit an experienced and qualified horticulturist with excellent attention to detail, with garden planning and staff supervision experience. Applicants should be equally passionate, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals with an ability to lead a small team of gardeners.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess academic horticultural qualifications and experience in horticulturally diverse gardens, good physical fitness, and excellent plant identification and management skills. Practical experience with a wide range of garden machinery is desired, including chemical spray certificates, chainsaw operation. The owners are interested in introducing beekeeping, therefore previous experience or an interest in beekeeping would be an advantage.
LOCATION: Near Stow-on-the-Wold
SALARY: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
JOB No: EC39824
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