Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to manage, maintain and continue to enhance this extraordinary garden in the heart of a beautiful village near the historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
The estate is 26 acres in total with 14 acres of parkland, lakes and wildflower meadows. Surrounding the sublime Grade I listed property, the gardens consist of 12 acres of formal gardens with two walled gardens, cutting garden, a potager, kitchen garden, greenhouses, orchard, large herbaceous borders, lawns and a tennis court.
The gardens were redesigned in 2007 by a renowned landscaper designer and has an incredible structure in place. The role would suit a Head Gardener who is organised and experienced to drive the gardens forward and continue to enhance the character of the individual spaces with colour, scent and atmosphere. Longevity and a realistic maintenance programme being key factors. The gardens are open to the public occasionally and kept to a high horticultural standard.
The Head gardener will lead a friendly team of 3 gardeners (full and part time) who have built strong working relationships and create a positive atmosphere. The employers have a keen interest in their garden and are looking for a Head Gardener who will collaborate with them, take their garden and make it his/her passion to develop it.
The successful applicant will be hands on in all aspects of gardening on the property. Applicants will ideally hold a horticultural qualification and / or experience as a Head Gardener in a similar setting. The Head Gardener will have a proven track record, be a knowledgeable plants person and a good leader and team player. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates would be advantageous, and a driving licence is essential.
The position is permanent and full time – 8 am to 4 pm including lunch and tea breaks or the client would be open to 4 days per week on a pro rata basis.
SALARY: £35,000- £48,000 DOE
LOCATION: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
JOB No: EC63358
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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Head Gardener
An experienced and knowledgeable Head Gardener is sought to play a key role on the stunning gardens of a beautiful 17th century manor near Cirencester. This position would suit a proactive, committed, and hands-on Head gardener who has demonstrable experience of working within a horticulturally diverse private garden.
The Manor house has 5 acres private of gardens with a river at the bottom. The gardens include a parterre and pergolas covered in roses, clematis and vines. The garden in front of the house is formal while the garden beyond is a combination of grass, trees, shrubs and includes a stone hedge pond.
The head gardener will be leading a team of 2 part time gardeners. This role would require the candidate to have experience working in a similar environment, excellent plant knowledge and attention to detail. Applicants will ideally hold a RHS qualification or similar experience. The ideal candidate should be hands on, physically fit and able to work well in all weathers.
Applicants will be able communicate well and possess a friendly and helpful personality. A self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work with a team and willing to work high standards are qualities that are essential for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Head Gardener to manage and maintain incredible gardens to utilise their varied skillset.
The role is also open to a Head Gardener & Housekeeper couple with a combined salary of £70,000. The option of accommodation could potentially available, to be discussed.
SALARY: up to £50,000 depending on experience (live out)
LOCATION: Cirencester
JOB No: EC58588
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Landscape Manager
Landscape Manager Job
Job Ref T805
Our client is an international garden design, build and maintenance company with over 25 years’ experience from residential garden design to sizeable commercial landscape projects. The business is looking for a Landscape / Small Works Manager to play a key role as a member of the landscaping team, leading a small team of operatives on the maintenance of all landscape and infrastructure. This will include both hard and soft landscaping such as planting, paving, stone work, etc.
Main Responsibilities
- Contract Delivery - Delivery of our maintenance & Build projects to the company high standards, on Schedule and within budget, Exceptional Customer satisfaction.
- Project Scheduling & BOQ - Manage project & Maintenance schedules, manage the Bill of Quantities and identify requirements. Manage and record on site works.
- Reporting - Maintain & update the Work schedules sheet in order to ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner. Maintain accurate information on meetings & Client instructions. Record works on site, measure and record variations and extras.
- Financial - Maintain the minimum gross margin for all sales. Monitored by maintaining the schedule and resource requirements, this will be control Monthly, Measured against the master schedule & BOQ.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers at senior levels to ensure optimum customer satisfaction. Retention rate of current customers, increased business with current customers. As per KPI’s
Key Skills:
- Academic/Technical Qualifications desirable but not essential
- Industry Experience – Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Hands on hard and sort landscaping experience ideally as a foreman
- Computer Skills - Excellent computer knowledge Will be a big advantage, Minimum requirement is email proficiency
- Leadership/Management experience/capabilities - The ability to work alone without supervision is essential, to be a team player, set and meet targets as part of the team.
- Communication Skills - Honest and straight forward communication is essential with our customers and team. A pleasant and positive manner with team members & Customers
- Attitudes and Behavior - Positive attitude - Ability to work well in teams, self-starter, pleasant/helpful/adaptable. Willing to work on and off tool dependent on contract size.
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to go the extra mile when required to finish a job well and on time.
- Driving licence is essential – a van will be provided for work purposes
If this Landscape Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager
Job Ref ADV517
Scott’s of Southend Garden Centre is developing, and we are looking to add strength to our fantastic team by recruiting a General Manager to lead the team.
We are looking for an experienced Garden Centre Manager with a strong horticultural background, who is capable of running the centre as if it were their own. Delivering on the job description, the role will suit someone who wants to play a major part of the centres development, growth and strategy.
This is no ordinary garden centre role, we are looking for someone who has a real passion for the garden centre industry, and who will take the garden centre to the next level, injecting their own personality into the centre.
Working for an independent owner, this role creates an opportunity for an experienced garden centre manager who is energetic, professional, driven and has the personality to work with the team and owner.
Scott’s of Southend Garden Centre has a strong plants base, built over the years by the original nursery and this is supported by a fantastic restaurant, a large gardening and landscape range, a gift range, outdoor living, Christmas products and it has a strong pet and equestrian department in the form of Animall. There are also many seasonal events throughout the year.
The Garden Centre Manager will lead a team to help them make sure that every part of the centre, from the planteria through to the café. With the aim of creating an environment that customer want to shop in, with a strong customer service focus, ultimately boosting sales, the Garden Centre Manager will also control the centre’s budget, the staff rotas, the retail range and prices, its stock purchases, layout, health & safety and HR. They will also oversee staff recruitment, training and performance.
It will be important for the garden centre team to work together to maximise sales and control costs to enable it to establish itself efficiently, with the Garden Centre Manager being the core driver of this. Strong leadership, communication, teamwork and sharing responsibility will be essential to make this work for the garden centre.
Management will be required to work a minimum of alternate weekends.
Job Title: Garden Centre Manager
Reports to: Managing Director
Location: Southend on Sea
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Main Purpose of Job
Working as the Garden Centre Manager, this role will be fully responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the garden centre, restaurant and nursery. Ensuring that all processes are in place to effectively run the garden centre, including operational management of retailing and catering, health and safety, hygiene and staff management. Being heavily involved in strategic progress as the centre develops.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Landscape Team Leader
Landscape Team Leader required
Job ref E172
Our client was established in 1990 and has been building their reputation of providing high quality work and great customer service for over 31 years. They are a family-run, well established business that takes pride in their work and strives to provide the best service possible. They are comprised of a small team and looking for a new addition who is passionate and has great attention to detail.
Job Requirements:
The duties of the Landscape Team Leader will include hard landscaping implementing steps, fencing, walkways, driveways, drainage systems and patios for domestic clients.
Duties will be managing a small team and managing projects all from conception to completion with involvement with designers. Our client’s projects start from 20k all the way up to 100k in value. It is important that applicants are enthusiastic and self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative as well as in a team environment. The Landscape Team Leader will be assigned to a project and will oversee a team delivering high quality projects to their clients whilst liaising closely with the management team and client.
Key Requirements:
- Full Driving License (Van will be provided - to be dropped off at site at the end of the working day.)
- Previous experience managing projects from start to finish.
- Candidates will need to have a minimum of 2/3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Landscaping Industry.
- CSCS Card is ideal but not essential.
- Previous general landscaping experience ideally with porcelain, paving and bricklaying.
- To oversee the successful implementation and completion of landscaping projects.
- Delivering projects to timescale and to budget
- Organising and motivating the team, providing clear instructions and direction for their daily tasks.
- Always Adhering to health and safety on site.
- Minimum of 1 years Team Leader experience
If this Landscape Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref E171
Our client has grown into a leading independent gardening company with six centres along with a garden maintenance business. Our client is now looking for a Centre manager to join one of their centres. The Centre Managers responsibility will be to lead the creation of outstanding customer retail / leisure experience and maximize the centre's commercial contribution.
Responsibilities include:
- Profit management Manages the Garden Centre profit and loss to optimise profit contribution.
- Operational management.
- Manages the retail space and Garden Centre environment to optimise the customer experience, team member work environment and commercial contribution.
- Team management
- Recruits, motivates, and manages the team to ensure the successful delivery of the annual Garden Centre objectives.
- Business planning.
- Creates and refreshes the annual business plan for the Garden Centre to clarify the financial ambition.
- Customer care
- Resolve customer issues and complaints to bring about effective resolution and encourage customers to return.
- Resource management
- Designs and manages the resourcing approach for the Garden Centre to optimise the customer experience and cost management.
- Business development.
- Works in collaboration with the local community and concession partners to create customer offers and events that inspire customers to visit and buy.
Additional requirements
- Leading people
- Coaching Commercial awareness
- Decision-making
- Cost Management
- Planning and prioritising
- Problem solving
- Driving for results
- Business planning
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Horticultural qualifications desirable
- Supervisory experience within a customer-orientated retail environment essential.
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticrutment.com.
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Production Manager
Production Manager required
Job Ref K011
We are seeking an experienced Nursery Production Manager for our client in Woking, Surrey. Our client specialises in the sale of living plants to Garden Designers and Landscaping companies, orders are facilities either by delivery or through the Cash & Carry located on site.
Our client is also forward thinking about their environmental impact by utilizing biological controls over chemical pesticides and using 50% peat reduced compost and, since 2021, have put their own production of compost to peat free.
Responsibilities
- To oversee the day to day running of the nursery production and stock control functions.
- To ensure timely, accurate and efficient completion of production tasks.
- To identify areas of inefficiency and work with the rest of the management team to put in place improved procedures.
- To identify strengths and weaknesses amongst the office and production team and to train and motivate them to achieve the required standards of performance.
- To ensure that all Company Policies are adhered to.
- To maintain morale and discipline amongst head office staff.
Duties
- Ensuring communications are maintained between yourself and the rest of the Production Team to discuss and prioritise work.
- Manage the production team to lead their workload, preparing worksheets for stock control and production teams and keeping the work board updated,
- Producing weekly potting plans and monitoring the quality and timeliness of completion.
- Preparing an annual Production plan and liaising with suppliers and the propagator to ensure that all young plant material is available on a timely basis.
- Monitoring crops ensuring P&D issues are identified and crops are moved to a saleable state on a timely basis.
- Manage rotation of stock and space to facilitate efficiency of potting tasks.
- Routinely assessing effectiveness of the irrigation systems.
- Using Growmaster software to inform the production schedules, raise purchase orders and manage stock numbers and locations.
- Working with the MD and the senior managers to develop the Company’s systems for the purpose of improving efficiency and accuracy of the relevant processes.
- Assist in researching and developing responses to regulatory change.
If this Production Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener
Two new and exciting opportunities have arisen for an active and motivated Head Gardener and Assistant Gardener to join a stunning newly renovated 8-bedroom property near Altrincham which includes leisure pavilion and pool.
There are 4 acres of gardens which are the culmination of 4 years careful planning. Laid out with a variety of areas there is a classic frame of mature trees and hedges with a series of specific set piece areas. These include large greenhouse and vegetable borders, patios and terraces and a series of herbaceous borders with lawned walkways, rockery and water gardens, all within a unique collection of planting.
Although only recently completed, the gardens have an instant maturity and range of textures that will flourish with the right care. The Head Gardener will be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and grounds to a high standard throughout the year. He / She will produce and supply the house with vegetables, fruit and cut flowers and will also be requested to co-ordinate and supervise any contractors whilst working in the property grounds.
The successful applicant will have 5 years’ experience in a similar role and strong plant knowledge and horticultural skills. They will be excellent at timekeeping, flexibility and attention to detail. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative is essential as well as they must work well as part of a team and be able to liaise well with other staff. It is important that the gardener has discretion at all times and a respectful attitude towards the principals and their property. The ideal candidate will be physically fit and have a positive disposition - someone who takes pride in their work. Candidates should also be experience in using and maintaining a range of garden machinery and have a full, clean driving licence.
The working week is Monday - Friday, with flexibility required as determined by weather conditions. Some evening and weekend work will be required, including harvesting of fruit and vegetables, summer watering and similar season-dependent tasks for which, time off in lieu will be given.
This is a long-term position requiring commitment and flexibility and a positive attitude is essential. Fluent English required.
LOCATION: Altrincham
SALARY: £38,000 – £40,000 DOE
JOB No: EC62616
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Cash and Carry Manager
Cash and Carry Manager required
Job Ref S527
With decades of industry experience and a culture firmly focused on quality and service, our client supplies large quantities of hedges to landscapers, garden designers, builders, hotels, pub chains and also a significant proportion to retail customers across the UK and parts of Europe.
An opportunity has become available for a Centre Manager to set up and launch the cash and carry department and continue to oversee the day-to-day running of the centre, while playing an integral role in driving the business forward.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Work with management to fully set up and launch the business which will include everything from site planning and POS design to marketing strategy pre and post launch.
- Run the Centre on site from the day it launches and recruit sales team members to assist them as they are required.
- Grow the client base from ground zero by working directly with the MD to enact an outbound marketing campaign, generating opportunities and converting them into paying customers.
- Once customers start buying from the Centre, the Centre Manager will develop a loyalty programme to continue to attract returning business, building and maintaining valued relationships with the customers.
Key Skills:
The appointed person will have a positive and determined attitude and possess extensive plant knowledge with proven experience in a nursery or plantarea environment. They will ideally have a hands-on management style with the ability to multitask under pressure and enjoy building and developing relationships in the industry. The successful applicant will work with energy, pace and passion and as it is a new area of the business, the ability to be responsive to challenges and demonstrate a ‘can do’ professional and flexible approach is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to start and run your own business division within a successful, market leading plant specialist business. These opportunities don’t come around often!
If this Cash & Carry Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Growing Manager
Growing Manager required
Job Ref V245
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and energetic Growing Manager to join the team on a 20-acre nursery in Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will specialise in glass and tunnel growing for their range of annual, perennial and hardy nursery stock.
Your Mission
As the Growing Manager, you'll drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence every step of the way. From the early stages of product life to the release of crop production, you'll be ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of five years live plant growing experience
- A recognised qualification in horticulture and agronomy.
- Experience in space/capacity planning for optimum and efficient crop production.
- To have a clear understanding of DEFRA and IPPFFS rules and regulations
- Be a dynamic ‘hands-on’ grower.
- Be computer literate with knowledge of glasshouse computer control systems.
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate a team.
- Diligent initiative-taker with the ability to develop better processes.
- Lead the high standards of growing and product care across all product categories from start to finish. Ensure adequate training is given to all staff.
- Spraying, fertilizers, applications, and plant health compliance
- Determine plant growing conditions in greenhouses, including temperature control, irrigation, planting, and care schedules.
- Care for all needs of cuttings, including sticking, watering, misting, spraying, and feeding.
- Position and regulate plant irrigation systems and program environmental and irrigation control.
- Responsibility not just for the day-to-day growing of plants but also the implementation and introduction of smarter and reliable growing processes, lighting, temperature, growing media, nutrition, and monitoring the overall health of plants.
- Flexibility within the role with a strong understanding of seasonality and forecasting to meet demand.
- In line with the companies’ mission to initiate sustainability, environmental and greener polices.
- A commercial understanding and realistic mindset to growing, market innovation and propagation.
- Can do attitude and true passion for all elements horticulture with a love of growing.
Key perks
- Enhanced holiday plus additional holiday for long service
- Excellent staff discount
- Friends and family discount
- Birthday leave – an extra day’s holiday for your birthday
- Free on-site parking
- Access to discounted shopping – for flights, cinema, restaurants and much more.
If this Growing Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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