Head Gardener - Live Out - EC5315
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Head Gardener to lead a small team on a stunning private estate in Hampshire. This opening would suit a talented hands-on plants person with the desire to play a key role in the management and on-going development of a horticulturally diverse garden.
The 30-acre estate comprises parkland and an immaculate formal garden, designed by Anouska Hempel. The formal garden comprises a kitchen garden, pollarded trees, topiary yew, box hedging, herbaceous borders, roses and cut flowers, climbing plants, and a greenhouse used for propagation. The gardens are not open to the public as a matter of routine though events are held at the estate at times, prior to which the garden team may be required to work extended hours.
The incoming Head Gardener will help manage the intricate and structured garden with great attention to detail, such that current standards are maintained, and future plans realised. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a renowned garden designer, and with the owners directly, so applicants with a keen eye for plant use and design are encouraged to apply.
It is essential that applicants have academic horticultural qualifications (preferably at Level 3 or higher), at least 5 years’ experience as Head Gardener on a private estate(s), excellent plant knowledge, competency in the operation of and basic maintenance of garden machinery, good physical fitness and the ability to manage staff in a constructive and diplomatic manner. Applicants must also be well versed in plant propagation and glasshouse work, training and managing garden staff, and the planning and strict management of garden budgets and associated expenditure. The Head Gardener must be able to negotiate with, organise and manage approved external contractors and suppliers when necessary. Some weekend work may be required on a rotational basis, during the summer months, and when preparing for special events.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented Head Gardener to play a key hands-on role in the management of a stunning private garden in a beautiful part of the country.
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
SALARY: £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Old Alresford, Hampshire
JOB No: EC5315
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Garden Centre Manager - P064
Our client has an award winning garden centre renowned for selling top quality plants with a fantastic range of products and delicious homemade food, holding many events throughout the year. They are currently seeking an ambitious and experienced manager to drive the garden centre, catering outlet, events and entertainment forward.
Do you have a strong record of success in running a retail outlet?
Are you a motivational and inspirational leader with excellent communication skills?
Are you capable of implementing the highest levels of customer service?
Key points
- To take a lead role in developing the centre into a garden centre of excellence
- To develop new ideas and suggestions to grow sales and profits
- To be responsible for stock control, liaising with the managing director over stock levels
- Build and further develop a strong team who are engaged and passionate in all they do
- Ensure all staff develop high class retail, merchandising and customer service skills
- To introduce, plan and organise events, entertainment and promotions
Must haves
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A suitable qualification Degree level or equivalent
- Able to deliver unparalleled levels of customer care with a flexible work ethic
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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Head/Skilled Gardener – Live out – South West London – EC5159
We are seeking a suitable candidate for a large private National Trust estate in Elmbridge.
The 2 acre garden is currently maintained to a high standard with a formal area of fine lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, over 500 roses, extensive ground cover, hedges and climbing plants and a further 4 acres of private woodland.
The person appointed will be responsible for taking care of all plants, shrubs and overseeing the general smooth running of the gardens and grounds to a high standard.
Additionally the owners of the residence would like to begin woodland planting, which is a mass of area ready for creative input and ideas.
It is a hands-on role but also includes overseeing the work of outside contractors responsible for the lawn care and occasional tree surgery.
It is envisaged that an additional under gardener will be required, and as head gardener you will be expected to manage this person when appointed.
The owners are keen to develop the garden further with perhaps the addition of a greenhouse and vegetable garden. It is therefore important that candidates have good general horticultural knowledge and are able to work closely with the owners in delivering a suitable development plan, including the design of new planting schemes.
Candidates must have excellent craft gardening skills including pruning and topiary and be familiar with the treatment and prevention of pest and diseases, and come with spraying knowledge and pest/disease experience.
This is a permanent, full time position working generally 5 days /week, however during the hotter months additional hours may be required to carry out watering etc.
The salary on offer is flexible and will depend on the experience of the successful applicant.
SALARY: DOE
LOCATION: Elmbridge
JOB No: EC5159
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mike Fuller on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Operations Manager - Wholesale - L704
A leading Wholesale Nursery with a reputation for quality plants supplying the nations best garden businesses for over a century. They are currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the daily duties and the efficient running of their Wholesale Nursery.
Do you enjoy holding a good level of autonomy?
Are you an efficient and effective leader?
Do you have knowledge of logistics and distribution?
Key points:
- Manage the lifting, QC and Despatch function
- Liaise with transport to ensure optimized logistics and timely delivery of orders
- Monitoring output and performance, seeking efficiency gains and improved KPI’s
- Plan and manage staff rota’s within budgetary constraints
- Assist the marketing department with POS
- Health & Safety across the nurseries
Must haves:
- Good communication and team building skills
- Operational planning and financial awareness
- Able to work under pressure and to dead lines
- A strong knowledge of logistics and good IT skills
- Horticultural knowledge (beneficial)
If this Operations Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Contract Manager - S261 This Position has been filled
Our client provides a wide range of ecological and land-based services, fusing ecological consultancy, environmental vegetation management and Landscape Construction to their clients which include large Civils, local authorities, housing developers, architects and contractor’s solutions in conservation and countryside engineering with values up to £3.2 million.
They currently have a vacancy within their organisation for a Contract Manager, ideally with experience of working in horticultural contracting, countryside management or a similar field.
Key points
The Contract Manager will have experience of managing and delivering large and complex projects on time and to the satisfaction of the Company’s clients. Responsible for resourcing and line managing a site team whilst promoting compliance with all company systems and policies.
Must haves
The successful candidate will :
- be commercial with relevant project management experience, ideally gained within the environmental / horticultural / habitat management or ecological sector
- be organised with experience of managing large, complex projects
- be financially adept with the ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to budget
- have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office-based staff
- have a proven track record of preparing bids and tenders, winning work and generating new business opportunities
- have excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate reports
- be capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines
- have a positive outlook and a strong desire to succeed
- have a full UK driving licence
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Garden Centre Manager - L642
A superb opportunity to join a thriving garden centre at senior management level.
Do you have a passion for garden centre retailing?
Can you make a real difference to the overall success of the business exceeding expectations?
Do you possess an innovative approach able to inspire your team to deliver excellent standards in customer care?
Key points:
- Ensuring high standards are achieved throughout the centre
- Driving sales and maximising profits to meet KPI’s
- Leading and inspiring the team to deliver first class customer service
- Monitoring trends and maximising sales opportunities
- To plan and prioritise workloads and work on your own initiative
Must haves:
- Excellent leadership skills with good attention to detail
- A proactive and flexible approach to all tasks
- A good understanding of garden centre retailing
- The ability to ensure high standards are achieved at all times
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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Nursery Despatch Manager - A423
Are you methodical with excellent attention to detail?
Can you work under pressure ensuring all orders go out on time?
Do you have great team leadership skills?
Our client has a specialist nursery supplying plants and natural scenery to the film, television and events industry as well as to parties and major retail outlets seasonal displays. This is a challenging and rewarding position for a Nursery Despatch Manager to take on the responsibility for the accuracy and efficiency of the warehouse and despatch area.
Key points:
- Monitoring stocking levels and quality control
- Ensuring the smooth operations of the warehouse
- Processing orders and despatch
- Accepting plants back into the nursery
- Leading a team of 6 staff
Must haves:
- Must be physically fit
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Great team leadership skills
- Have an understanding of horticulture
If this Nursery Despatch Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Sole Gardener (Live out) - EC4617 - This position has been filled
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: Up to £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: St Albans, Hertfordshire
JOB No: EC4617
If this Sole Gardener position is of interest please apply, or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman Couple (Live In) - EC4563
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in couple to join a historic private estate in Devizes, Wiltshire. This Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman opening would suit a couple with demonstrable experience in private estate maintenance and housekeeping respectively. A generous salary of £21,000 each is offered to candidates in addition to a two bedroom cottage on site.
The impressive eight bedroom main house is framed by an NGS registered, former RHS garden of six acres. The 300 year old garden is currently managed by a full-time Skilled Gardener who will require assistance from time to time with basic gardening tasks such as mowing and hedge cutting. The remainder of the estate maintenance duties will consist of non-horticultural tasks, i.e. DIY/handyman jobs on and inside the property buildings, occasional chauffeuring etc. The full-time gardener welcomes enthusiasm and the desire to learn, so keen gardeners with well-rounded practical estate management skills are invited to apply.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, weekly shopping, and some preparation of food for one child of 8 years old. Three dogs reside on site and will require care when the property owners are away. This will be limited to feeding and opening the door to enable them to entertain themselves in the large garden. The position will be a Monday to Friday role with free weekends except on very rare occasions, as unforeseen circumstances inevitably arise.
A two bedroom cottage is provided, with rent, Council tax, water, electricity etc. covered by the employer. Bills such as phone and internet will be covered by the successful candidates. Couples with demonstrable experience in each of the above areas are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience and training in trades, with good all-round DIY skills are particularly sought after. Likewise, housekeepers with experience on private estates and autonomous working will be most welcome. Applicants must have an excellent command of spoken and written English, a natural ability to get on well with other staff and visitors, and must be capable of working unsupervised and managing their own time.
A welcoming environment and stunning property, located in a very desirable part of rural Wiltshire, awaits the successful candidates. The estate owners are genuinely passionate about their property and staff, and look for equally committed employees to share the result of their combined efforts. A generous combined salary is offered, as stated below, with a cottage on site with its own separate entrance and driveway, courtyard garden and storage space.
If this Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Landscape Operations Manager - K121
Are you an experienced soft landscape construction Senior Manager?
Can you handle working in a fast-paced and sometimes pressurised environment?
Do you have experience of working with developers?
Would you like to join an expanding but experienced team?
Key points:
The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of tasks including -
- Working to tight budgets and forecasts
- Organising the day to day work schedule
- Overseeing the operations team, supervisors, team leaders etc
- Must be flexible with working hours, must make sure all work teams are ready for the next day
- Excellent man management skills
- Deliver a quality service to existing client base
- Assist with future tenders and approach new clients
Extensive experience in soft landscape construction is essential in this multi-faceted role.
Must haves:
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card
- Managerial experience in the soft landscape construction and maintenance industry
- Horticultural qualification
- A management qualification such as IOSH would be highly desirable
If this Landscape Operations Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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