Head Gardener - EC4797 - This position has now been filled
A rare opportunity has arisen for a high-level hands-on Head Gardener to join an historic private estate in Somerset at a very exciting time in its development. The 22-acre property retains its name from the original 12th century manor house although several significant changes have been observed in this time including the construction of the existing building in 1799. Parts of the garden were designed by Swiss Landscape Designer Augusto Calonder and retain their open vistas and minimalist character to this day. This provides somewhat of a blank canvas for the recently commissioned world-renowned Garden Designer, Arne Maynard, to view the space with a modern eye and to realise the full potential of this incredible site on behalf of the passionate and enthusiastic new owners.
Upon completion and implementation of the new design, a full-time Skilled Assistant Gardener will be recruited by the Head Gardener, however at this early stage of development the priority is to source the Head Gardener, such that they be involved with the project from phase one. The Head Gardener will initially be tasked with managing the existing part-time garden staff with the maintenance of the gardens as they are, in their current form. In accordance with the complexity of design, variety in horticulture and associated management requirements of the forthcoming garden, candidates for this role must be of the highest calibre to be considered for interview.
Suitable candidates will be academically qualified to at least RHS Level 3 and have extensive experience on horticulturally diverse private estates. Experience in garden development and working with garden designers would be an advantage. Candidates must have experience in kitchen gardening, plant propagation and glasshouse work, as well as competence in the operation and basic maintenance of a range of garden machinery.
Many aspects of the new garden design will consider the social focus of the house and its owners. Visiting friends and family as well as work gatherings will positively influence the design by way of dedicated and varied entertainment areas for visitors, with an associated consideration for high quality fresh food produce, all of which will be grown on site. The garden currently comprises expansive areas of lawn, two walled gardens (containing fruit, vegetables and cutting flowers), a glasshouse, finely pruned hornbeam and yew hedging, an orchard, herbaceous beds and borders, ponds and water features with young and mature specimen trees. A river runs through the property, with waterside planting and mature wooded areas which will become a substantial and picturesque backdrop to the view from the house as well as a valuable natural habitat for wildlife and freshwater ecology. The estate is surrounded by meadows and pasture, with this aspect of the property likely to significantly increase in acreage in the coming years.
Some garden areas will be extensively and dramatically re-designed which will ensure plenty to stretch and satisfy a very experienced gardener. The vision will include formal and informal areas throughout the property, with several features of the gardens being subject to change due to the early stage of the project though will include features and areas as follows: herbaceous beds/borders, roses, shrub areas, wall-trained fruit trees, topiary and shaped hedges, courtyard gardens with planting in chippings and pots, knot/parterre gardens, terraces, a sunken croquet lawn, a formal summer house, pollarded and natural ornamental tree walks/avenues, cloud-pruned hedges and shrubs, a French or Italian courtyard with areas dedicated to scent and colour and a wonderful garden area of loose shrubs and masses of snowdrops, collections of rare ferns and spring bulbs; akin in overall feel to a Victorian fernery. An existing walled garden will continue to be a very important area to the owners. The main walled garden is already well established but will undergo alteration as part of the new initiative and will become a centre point for entertaining.
The wider estate gardens will see woodland development and extensive planting of young trees. Spring bulbs and ephemerals, orchards, wildflower areas, river-edge planting as well as pond and wetland planting will be included in the new plan. Some existing trees will be transplanted rather than removed which will necessitate the assistance of specialist contractors in some instances. Various new garden structures are proposed with several areas of hard landscaping aimed at creating garden spaces for entertaining and new areas to be explored and enjoyed. A wonderful channelled river with a weir presents an incredible feature as viewed from the house, the development of which involving the addition of planting on the stream and woodland edge may see a ‘grotto’ or folly/seat with planting of rare and interesting plant species. A remarkable well can also be found on site and will be restored and altered to enable its new and exciting function as a dipping pool.
The new design will include extensive planting of trees and creation of natural habitats throughout the property, with new ‘playgrounds’ established within the woodland for children and adults alike to explore. Although no livestock is present on the estate currently, the development of Oakland pasture would enable sheep to graze on grass along the stately driveway towards the main house, with traditional parkland tree planting maintaining the historic feel of the estate upon entry.
This extensive, unique and dramatic project exemplifies the energy and passion that the new owners have for their garden, as well as that which Arne Maynard and his team have for the estate. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a qualified, imaginative and physically fit horticulturist to join the estate in the very early stages of its historic development, as well as an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow alongside this stunning and unique garden.
SALARY: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
LOCATION: Somerset
JOB No: EC4797
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 - E122
Our client is an established award winning family garden centre stocking a huge range of high quality plants, garden accessories, home and gift items and much more, all sold by their knowledgeable friendly team of staff and with a café which has gained a fantastic reputation for being one of the best in the area. Due to internal promotion they are currently seeking a Garden Centre Manager to effectively and efficiently manage and lead the store in order to maximise sales and profit.
Are you passionate to provide excellent customer sales and service?
Can you lead and inspire a team of staff by example?
Do you have a strong horticulture background?
Key points
- To effectively manage recruitment, training and development of the stores management team and colleagues
- Ensure a full understanding of and implementation of company operational standards
- Ensure all floors are commercially and correctly merchandised
- To coach and motivate the team in order to deliver pre set targets
- To plan and manage special events within the store throughout the year
Must haves
- A good understanding of successful Garden Centre Retailing
- Excellent team leadership skills
- A proactive and positive approach to all tasks
- A proven track record in delivering results within a retail environment
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Licensing Account Manager
Licensing Account Manager required
Ref - K455
Our client is an internationally recognised breeder of English Roses, as well as a specialist grower of Old, Shrub, Species, Climbing and Modern Roses. As a leading brand in garden retail, they are associated with a high quality, reliable products, which attracts customer trust and loyalty. Their recognisable brand image is used by garden centres and nurseries worldwide to create high quality, premium displays.
Job Description:
Our client is looking for an individual with sales and account management experience to join their Worldwide Licensing Team. The successful candidate will be able to build and manage relationships with B2B customers, be a creative and analytical thinker, be able to identify good development opportunities and see projects through to fruition.
Based at Head Office in Albrighton, Wolverhampton, the role requires travel throughout the year, mainly in Europe but also on a worldwide scale, sometimes at short notice. The successful candidate will be involved in managing and developing key licensing accounts, identifying and investigating opportunities within their brief, researching markets, and reporting progress and findings.
Success in this role will not be measured solely on volume as it does not involve direct sales, but rather by the individual’s ability to add value to accounts in a number of ways.
Key Skills:
A background in the horticultural trade, and/or experience working with retailers is a distinct advantage.
Languages and legal experience or training are an advantage but not essential.
Candidates must have a driving licence and current passport valid for travel.
If this Licensing Account Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Business Development Manager - Q151
Our Client has been established for over 20 years, and has been involved in commercial hard and soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. An opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.
Rationale:
Two positions available for Business Development Managers to join the sales team at one of the leading commercial landscape construction companies, to develop new relationships and maximise sales with existing customers and accounts.
2019 was a year of consolidation and subsequently significant improvement for them, so it's a great time to join.
As a Business Development Manager, you will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious sales team who will support you in achieving your targets…and they will all help you celebrate hitting them too.
You'll be looking after a sales portfolio of existing clients and accounts so you get a head start rather than having to build your client base from scratch, and the commission you earn from your sales is uncapped.
This is a perfect role for someone with sales and/or account management experience in the landscape construction industry.
Job Description:
- Building relationships with new and existing customers
- Identifying new sales opportunities
- Promoting the company's range of services using phone, email and face to face meetings
- Account management and customer support for existing customers
- Smashing sales and growth targets
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate:
- Has significant experience in landscape construction sales, account management and business development
- Is enthusiastic, ambitious and wants to develop their sales career
- Knows about the landscape construction industry in detail
- Is a confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with new people in person and on the phone
- Likes to work at a fast pace in a busy environment
- Loves to celebrate success
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Landscape Construction Estimator - R022
Our Client has been established for over 20 years and has been involved in commercial hard and soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. An opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Construction Estimator to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.
Rationale:
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated landscaping estimator?
Our client is looking for dynamic people to review incoming enquiries, prepare, process and submit tenders for commercial landscape contracts.
They are one of the leading commercial landscaping contractors, specialising in all aspects of soft and hard landscaping and grounds maintenance. As part of their continued growth plans they are now looking to recruit competent and motivated individuals to join their team of Estimators.
They are looking for people who can bring expertise and experience to demonstrate to them how they can further improve their business.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on their own initiative and organise themselves to deliver an effective service delivery including:
- Analysing clients BOQs and technical specifications
- Extracting information from tender drawings including taking off quantities both manually and using IT software
- Compiling bills of quantities
- Collating quotations to calculate materials, equipment and labour costs
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Utilising several computing packages and online tendering portals
- Preparing and submitting compliant tenders to meet required deadlines
- Liaising with other parts of the business to assist in the handover of projects
- Following up on tender submissions, monitoring and updating the tender index and compiling reports for senior management
Key Skills:
- Good awareness of tendering and the estimating process
- A high level of IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Excel
- Excellent numerical skills
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Able to demonstrate professional communications at all levels
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- In return for this, you will be working in a professional environment, joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.
If this Landscape Construction Estimator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Manager - P165
Our client is developing a brand new Garden Centre and Restaurant which is due to be operationally running during the Spring of 2020. Currently being built, the garden centre and restaurant will create a location and environment for visitors to shop, indulge, enjoy and relax. This new build is looking to recruit an experienced Garden Centre Manager with a strong horticultural background, who is capable of running the centre as if it was their own.
Do you enjoy the challenge of taking full responsibility for all daily operations, achieving targets and results?
Can you lead from the front and inspire your management team?
Are you commercially aware to drive and make changes to increase sales?
Key points
- Takes ownership and responsibility for managing all areas of profit, loss and controllable costs within all areas of the centre
- Responsible for buying and selection of the range throughout the centre
- Controlling stock levels effectively throughout the centre to maximise sales
- Demonstrate an enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach motivating team ownership
- Lead from the front in driving the highest standard of customer service and ensure this is consistently achieved
Must haves
- A good understanding of retailing and catering to include purchasing, marketing, POS & merchandising
- Have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude towards plant retailing
- Able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
- Be meticulous to the detail in terms of product placement, standards, presentation and visual elevation and overall look and feel.
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Sales Representative - S483
Our client is one of the leading nursery stock suppliers and have been producing plants for over fifty years. They specialise in producing a broad range of high-quality British plugs and liners to include Alpines, Ferns, Grasses, Heathers and Herbaceous plants. They are currently seeking a Sales Representative selling to the Garden Centre sector, developing new and existing accounts.
Are you focused to achieve great results?
Do you have a good knowledge of the Garden Centre sector?
Do you have the ability to source new leads and generate business growth?
Key points
- Pricing enquiries and prospecting for new business
- Securing orders and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area
- Following up outstanding quotations and negotiating orders
- Meeting with clients in the UK and abroad if required
- Gather and sharing product and market information
Must haves
- Good horticulture knowledge
- A good understanding of the garden centre market
- Good planning, administration and IT skills
- Be a self starter keen to reach and exceed targets
If this Sales Representative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Growing Manager - S718
An exciting opportunity to join an award winning, environmentally aware company employing over 200 staff, using established LEAN principles and innovative growing technology. They are the UK’s largest producer of indoor ornamental pot plants supplying over 8 million plants every year to major retailers. They are currently seeking an Assistant Growing Manager to help produce and develop consistently high-quality plants in their advanced growing facilities.
Do you have several years experience in commercial crop production?
Are you familiar with pest and disease identification?
Do you have knowledge of plant protection products and irrigation systems?
Key points
- Assist the department manager in all growing activity
- To monitor growth and ensure only excellent quality plants are produced
- To provide technical assistance to partners growers in the UK and overseas
- To be involved in young plant ordering and production planning
- Working closely with their customers technical managers to represent them well
Must haves
- A degree in Horticulture with several years experience in a similar role
- Be familiar with LEAN principles and innovative growing technology
- Ideally experience in protected cropping systems
- Able to consistently deliver top quality plants on a commercial scale
If this Assistant Growing Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Horticultural Sourcing Specialist - D654
A unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of plant material to the British Landscaping Industry as Horticultural Sourcing Specialist. The business has grown from strength to strength producing an extensive range of plants which is supplemented from key suppliers to ensure they can supply a one stop shop for their clients.
Do you have knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems with commercial awareness?
Do you have experience with KPI’s, self-motivated who can work well under pressure?
Do you have experience in project management?
Key points
- To build and maintain good relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Develop and maintain catalogues of information regarding suppliers range
- Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to review and forecast market trends
- Support with purchasing, the negotiation and tendering process in other areas as required
- To continually update the knowledge base of purchasing, sales & marketing team
Must haves
- Good Horticultural knowledge and experience
- Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and allocate time effectively
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to multi-task
If this Horticultural Sourcing Specialist vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7834 - This position has now been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to manage the award-winning gardens of a beautiful private estate in Cheshire.
The 26-acre estate consists of formal garden areas with expansive manicured lawns and grass areas with paths throughout, herbaceous borders, topiary, a large pond and lake, a water feature, mixed hedges and borders, kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, with surrounding woodland of young and mature trees. A full irrigation system is in place.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for managing all areas of the garden including the wider estate grounds. The lawns are maintained by a contractor and there are currently two other gardeners working on site. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and prioritising the garden work schedule and continue to work in a safe and secure environment by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times.
Applicants must have demonstrable experience of managing garden staff in a private estate environment, excellent plant identification skills, competence with a full range of garden machinery and kitchen gardening experience. Spray certificates would be an advantage along with knowledge of maintaining ponds and water gardens. Due to seasonal variation and planned events, the Head Gardener may be required to be flexible in terms of their working hours.
This beautiful property is currently on the market for sale however, the owners are looking for a full time Head Gardener to take ownership of the garden. Someone with a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required to a high horticultural standard. Ideally, employment will continue with the new owners however, as there is no guarantee, this position will be on a 6-month rolling contract. Either way, when the house is sold, the remaining amount of the 6 months’ salary is guaranteed.
SALARY: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Knutsford, Cheshire
JOB No: EC7834
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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