Gardener / Housekeeper Couple
Gardener / Housekeeper Couple required
A fantastic position of Sole Gardener / Housekeeper has become available to assist with the management of a beautiful 4-acre garden at the heart of a 600 acre estate for a 17th C Grade II* property. Successful candidates will be provided with a 2-bedroom cottage on site.
The garden itself is 4 acres with varying features which include lawns, herbaceous and shrub borders, vegetable garden with fruit and cut flower beds, rose beds, and clipped Yew, Box and Beech hedges. There is also a working greenhouse which is used to propagate and grow on plants for the garden and vegetable beds / cut flower garden. The garden is currently being maintained to a good standard and is tidy and well looked after.
The role would suit someone hands on and physically fit who is able to work alone and have the experience to maintain the garden to an exceptional standard alongside excellent plant knowledge. Ideally candidates will have RHS level 2 qualifications or equivalent and proven practical experience managing the routine maintenance and development of a formal garden. The ability to operate and maintain a wide range of garden machinery is essential and the ideal candidate would hold spraying, strimming, chainsaw and tractor-driving certification and experience. The new gardener should be willing and confident to assist with general estate duties, particularly in the winter months to include interior and exterior maintenance, pet sitting, site security when the owners are away, log-splitting and stocking firewood. A full driving licence is required.
The owner is looking for a friendly part time Housekeeper (15-20 hours/week). A good all-rounder who takes pride in their work, they will be required to ensure the house is kept clean and tidy to a good standard. Generally, the position will involve cleaning the house and cottage, tending to laundry, ironing, and changing beds. Ideally both candidates will be good with animals as the owners have 2 dogs and from time to time the successful candidates will be requested to look after the dogs when the owners are away.
Accommodation is provided on site, and this comprises of a 2-bedroom cottage suitable for the successful couple but unfortunately is unsuitable for children. Council tax is paid for by the homeowner and all utilities are included. The property has a woodburning stove, and firewood is readily available on site to heat the property in the colder months.
A beautiful house and estate located in a picturesque rural location awaits successful candidates. The estate owners take pride in their estate and look forward to building a friendly working and personal relationship with the new employees. A generous combined salary is offered along with cosy on site accommodation with separate entrance.
LOCATION: Near Thirsk, Yorkshire
SALARY: £50,000 Combined Salary (£35,000 Sole Gardener / £15,000 Housekeeper)
JOB No: EC62363
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Gardener/Caretaker
Based in a beautiful rural setting in Normandy, France, a hands-on Gardener/Caretaker is sought. The 1000-hectare estate offers pastures, woodlands, informal gardens, arboretum, a small lake and an orchard. The main house is a 300-year old chateau and there are a number of outbuildings, including a workshop, guest cottage, and a separate 3 bed, 2 reception room house that comes with the position. Roughly 9 hectares are maintained formally, with the rest comprising woodlands and pastures, some of which are let out. It is certified as an organic farm and there is a small flock of sheep, some chickens, and a vegetable garden. Although the property is rural, there is a town of 25,000 population 10 km away, and the coastal beaches are a short 30 min drive away. This is a secondary family residence for our London-based client, who travel regularly to the property for school holidays and longer periods over the summer.
Our client is seeking a live-in Gardener / Caretaker for a full time, permanent position. The family is actively involved with the management of the property and is in direct communication at least weekly to discuss ongoing activity at the property. They are a relaxed and understated family, with three school-aged children.
The position is the only employed member of staff on the property, although there are regular tradespeople to the property, including regular cleaning and upkeep of the interior of the chateau which is contracted out. The role is ideal for someone who is hands on, multi-skilled from gardening to equipment maintenance to working with animals and is self-motivated. It offers the scope to create and execute new projects, and the owners are very open to taking the property in a direction that aligns with the skills and interests of the caretaker.
The position is open to an individual or ideally, a couple. Work should be locally part or full time for the non-employed partner, or of course this would be perfect for someone who’s partner works remotely or who stays at home with young children.
The main responsibilities of the Gardener /Caretaker role but not limited to, is to carry out garden maintenance duties, to include mowing, pruning, cutting, strimming, weeding, hoeing, raking, etc. as well as weekly, strimming and clearing of approx. 9 hectare park. Maintain and prune hedges. Planting out the summer and winter flower beds and planters Care as well as the maintenance of extensive rose garden. Clean and maintain koi pond. Tend to fruit trees in the orchard and plan, plant, and maintain organic vegetable garden, the propagation of seedlings and plants. Maintenance of woodlands including selected clearing of fallen trees and re-plantings.
The caretaker responsibilities are to keep the owners apprised of any minor or major damage and wear and tear to buildings and property, and either carry out or arrange and supervise repairs. Carry out repairs to fences and gates, keeping outside areas clean and tidy, including outbuilding. Weeding of pathways, replacement of light bulbs in internal and external lamps and supplying the main house with firewood. There will be occasional painting and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrictics works required. Previous experience of maintaining the upkeep of tractor, chainsaws, strimmer, and other garden machinery and equipment is desirable. As there is livestock on the estate there will be the requirement to feed the animals (currently sheep, chickens, but may consider a few cows). Ensuring the security and the occasional errands into nearby village for supplies and picking up of guests will also be required.
Management of external contractors will be an additional feature of this position and therefore previous experience in doing so will be advantageous for prospective candidates. Applicants should be physically fit and with a ‘can do’ attitude. A self-motivated individual/s with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
Will have experience in a similar position a good knowledge of horticulture, gardening and landscaping; horticultural qualifications a plus a basic knowledge of farming and agriculture, with organics a plus. Excellent attention to detail and take pride in their work. Additionally speak fluent English; some spoken French is required, to at least a basic conversational level and have a European passport or residency.
Terms of Employment:
- Hours: 39 per week
- Occasional overtime when required (with sufficient notice)
- Guaranteed days off: Generally approx. 30 min of animal care on weekends / day, otherwise free
- Accommodation: Live-in; 3 bedroom / 2 reception secluded cottage on the property; utilities paid.
- Holiday allowance: 5 weeks paid vacation per year
- Satisfactory references
Total Gross salary: €43,000 - €53,000
Accommodation: 3 bedroom / 2 reception secluded cottage on the property; utilities paid.
LOCATION: Normandy, France
JOB No: EC60263
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Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager required
Job Ref B996
Our client is an award-winning Landscape company who specialise in all forms of landscaping, external works and natural & synthetic sports facilities. Traditionally dealing with Local Authorities, Royal Parks, Government Agencies, Sports Clubs, Consultants, Architects and Construction Companies, completing contracts from £100K to £5 million+
Currently work is secured via select lists, reputation, their marketing division and through a trading history that has been built up over 30 years.
Due to their continued growth, they are seeking a Contracts Manager with previous experience in managing and delivering commercial landscape projects, on time, to specification and producing the budgeted margin. Contracts in London and South East, ranging in value between £100K to £4.5 Million.
The Role:
- Completion of contracts on time and to specification.
- Ensuring gross margins are maintained on contracts.
- Management of sub-contractors and direct labour.
- Procurement and management of resources (plant, equipment and materials).
- Delivering contracts in line with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
- Production and ongoing development of Construction Phase Plans
- Production and management of programmes of work.
- Maintaining site records.
- Effective client/ project team communication and relationship building.
- Proactive approach to contract delivery, highlighting any potential problems and proposing solutions.
- Production and presentation of monthly progress reports
- Production and submission of monthly valuations
- Project reviews at the end of each project.
What We Are Looking For:
Proven track record within the construction/landscaping industry, be commercially minded and adept at managing site managers and subcontractors.
Full UK Driver’s License
Project Management qualification (Preferred)
SMSTS (Preferred)
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Gardening Couple
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Gardener or Gardening Couple has arisen to work within a stunning private estate, near Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The current Gardener has been with the owners for a wonderful 18 years and due to their upcoming retirement, the client is now looking for enthusiastic and passionate horticulturalists to join the estate.
In its entirety the estate covers 250-acres, with 6-acres of both relaxed and formal gardens surrounding the property. These comprise of expansive lawns, an orchard, a walled garden which contains shrubs, herbaceous borders, espalier fruit trees, fruit and vegetables and a cutting garden. Other elements include a Victorian greenhouse, a variety of climbers and a Victorian lido which has recently been converted into a pond. The owners are extremely fond of their garden and have some upcoming projects planned, this includes the development of an area within the walled garden, as well as potentially creating another large pond. Therefore, this role would suit candidates who can offer their creative input and help deliver the new projects to the highest standards.
Applicants should ideally hold a horticultural qualification combined with excellent plant knowledge and previous experience working on private estates. Experience in planting, pruning, lawn care and propagation is necessary for the role, as is competence in the use of a wide range of machinery and good craft skills. A full UK driving licence is essential. The successful candidate(s) will be passionate about their work and have a positive attitude and will have the ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance, be dynamic and have the ability to problem solve with autonomy.
The owner is looking for a full time Senior Gardener with a working week of 40-hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work for watering purposes, depending on the season. For the second Gardener, the client is looking for someone to assist the Senior Gardener on a part time basis, 3 days per week.
Generous accommodation is on offer to the successful candidate(s) in the form of a 3-bedroom cottage with all household bills covered by the owners (except phone and internet). Partners and dependents are welcome and pets within reason. As this is a family home all members of the estate work closely together to create a friendly environment; the owners like to have someone on site at all times for security purposes, therefore this responsibility must be shared with those who also live in on site.
SALARY: £55,000 combined salary
LOCATION: Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC60090
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Landscape Estimator
Landscape Estimator required
Job Ref B997
Our client is an award-winning Landscape company who specialise in all forms of landscaping, external works and natural & synthetic sports facilities. Traditionally dealing with Local Authorities, Royal Parks, Government Agencies, Sports Clubs, Consultants, Architects and Construction Companies, completing contracts from £100K to £5 million+
Currently work is secured via select lists, reputation, their marketing division and through a trading history that has been built up over 40 years.
Due to growth our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Landscape Estimator to work with the Director responsible for tendering. The main objective of this position will be to secure by tendering and negotiation sufficient contracts to meet the company’s targets for turnover, project type and project size.
This is a hybrid Landscape Estimator, role with a mix of working from home and from the head office in Surrey. The position will involve:
- Tender preparation and submission.
- Helping the full bid submission
- Identifying areas of risk
- Attending site meetings
- Client communication during the tender process
Our client would like candidates who have knowledge of soft and hard landscaping and general horticulture/technical knowledge.
They should also be skilled in presentation, reporting, questioning and listing, creating rapport and IT, including Word, Excel and Access, though full secretarial support is available. Desirable personal attributes include self-motivation whilst working with different teams, confident professionalism, willingness to learn and an interest in the clients and colleagues view point.
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Garden and Landscape Design Assistant
Garden and Landscape Design Assistant required
Job Ref: ADV488
We are currently recruiting for a Garden and Landscape Design Assistant to join our expanding gardening team at Hand Picked Hotels this will based from our office in Sevenoaks in Kent however will require extensive travel across all our hotels.
About the role:
- Reporting to the Lead Designer of Hotel Landscape and Gardens, and liaising with the Head of Gardens at Hand Picked Hotels.
- This role will cover all our 21 hotels in the UK including the Channel Islands and will involve travel and overnight stays in our hotels as required, it will be based from our office in Sevenoaks with hybrid working.
- As Garden and Landscape Design Assistant your role will be responsible for following through on design changes within the hotel group reporting to the Lead Designer of Hotel Landscapes and Gardens.
- To support the lead designer in the development of new designs across the group from conception to completion.
- To assist with costing and achievability evaluation of immediate design changes, in liaison with the Regional General Managers and Head of Gardens.
- To assist the Lead in-house designer with the design, detailing and costing of hotel garden designs across the group.
- To produce CAD/Vectorworks planting plans, construction detailing, working drawings and work schedules.
- Reporting to the lead Garden Designer to project manage major new garden changes and designs, liaising with the contractor and hotel gardening team.
- To monitor progress in design implementation and report back to the Lead Garden Designer, maintaining detailed ongoing schedule of costs.
- You will be expected to visit each hotel a minimum 6 x a year to audit changes and view potential new changes.
About you:
- Ability to work within a strict process led business structure of a leading hotel company.
- Be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of sustainable garden practices.
- It is essential you have a passion for gardens and landscape.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent CAD/Vectorworks training and creative garden design skills.
- Proven track record of managing and monitoring landscape and garden contractors.
- Excellent horticultural knowledge.
- Experience with irrigation, lighting, AV and smart garden infrastructure would be advantageous.
- Experience with historic landscapes an advantage.
- Established trade relationships with suppliers preferred but not essential.
- Flexible approach to work, highly motivated, passionate and a team player.
- Willing to travel on a weekly basis as required.
Our Benefits include:
- A competitive salary package, travel expenses paid, overnight accommodation and meals provided when away on business.
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our training and development team.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Please note part of the interview process will involve numerical, verbal and personality testing.
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Head of Production
Head of Production required.
Job Ref: T963
Our client is proud to have been ranked the 11th largest UK ornamental grower by turnover according to Hortweek April 2022. They specialise in alpines, bedding plants, perennials, potted bulbs and hard nursery stock, producing over 100 different varieties of bedding and over 500 varieties of alpines. Our clients supply 90% of garden centres and over five major retailers across the UK, growing within a mixture of glasshouses, polytunnels and outdoor beds. Our client wishes to recruit a Head of Production to join the existing, experienced Leadership Team. The individual will be joining a very stable and successful family business with a rich heritage built over 4 generations of growing.
Job Description
The Head of Production will oversee the entire production team and provide strategic input on the day-to-day and long-term running of the company. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in the horticultural sector or have experience of a similar role within a fresh produce or FMCG business.
The Head of Production is an integral role within our client’s business, predominantly overseeing end to end company-wide operations including the production, growth and dispatch of the product. In reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct line management of the Transport Manager, four Site Managers and Growing Team. A key focus for the Head of Production will be to develop and implement operating methods and procedures including company-wide space planning method, designed to reduce or eliminate operating problems and improve product cost, quality, delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction. In line with the company’s Core Values, they will be required to create an environment of employee engagement, training and succession to create a high performance, motivated work culture and continuous improvement environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for managing all elements of plant production (including planning, potting, moving plants, minimising waste and managing budgets) to achieve customer specifications and sales windows.
- Active member of the Leadership Team contributing to the running of the Company and shaping overall business strategy.
- Chair regular production meetings to review, evaluate and improve the performance of the production team.
- Build strong internal working relationships with Purchasing, Production, Operations and QA teams to ensure that purchasing timelines are met; procedures are followed; customer specifications are achieved and goods are dispatched in a timely manner.
- Establish an R&D team and lead on new projects (e.g. new varieties, peat-free trials etc), as directed by the Company.
- Work closely with Stock Control to ensure that production data is accurately captured in the Company’s ERP software (Netsuite).
- Work closely with the space management planning team to ensure we grow the right product in the right environment and at the right time.
- Effective line management of site managers, growers and logistics team. Work with HR and Training Principal to ensure that the production team is continuously developing and meeting skills requirements.
- Work closely with the Quality and Compliance Manager to ensure all operations on site are in accordance with the HSE expectations.
- Create an environment of employee engagement, training and succession to create a high performance, motivated work culture and continuous improvement environment.
- Identify production CAPEX and investment opportunities for the team.
- Have a sound awareness of industry developments and news. Attend tradeshows, industry events and customer meetings, as required.
- Exhibit and promote the Company core values.
Other benefits:
- Company car
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Competitive pension scheme
- Wellbeing day
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National Account Manager
National Account Manager required.
Job Ref: M553
A new opportunity has become available for a National Accounts Manager to join an established company specialising in green roof and living wall design and supply. The new Account Manager will be responsible for managing and expanding the existing client base whilst identifying new business opportunities and developing sales strategies to capitalise on them.
The successful candidate will effectively manage and develop strong relationships with existing clients, managing the sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals. The National Account Manager will source new clients actively developing sales strategies, ensuring such strategies are followed up effectively, all sales activity and customer interactions are recorded on the company CRM system, therefore experience with such software would be advantageous. The role will require the postholder to attend industry events to promote the company, but also to network and stay up to date with current industry trends. The successful candidate will meet and ideally exceed sales targets and KPI’s helping the company to grow by increasing sales and promoting their innovative green solutions.
The company has been a market leader in the delivery of innovative green systems for over a decade. The company has a global coverage, with their Head Office based in the Netherlands. This role will focus on UK sales and the successful candidate will work remotely for a large portion of the working week, actively visiting existing and potential clients. There will be a requirement to attend meetings at the company’s Bristol office once a week, with additional visits to the Head office in Holland approximately 4 times each year.
Requirements for this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing or related field.
- At least 5 years management experience in account management, sales or marketing in the B2B sector.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with clients and achieving sales targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK and the Netherlands.
A passion for sustainability and environmental conservation along with an understanding of the landscaping / horticultural sector would be desirable but not essential. The client welcomes applications from self-motivated and results orientated candidates who have a passion for sustainability and environmental conservation.
If this National Account Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 732767 or matthew@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener / Chef
An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented gardener and a passionate Chef either as a couple or an individual who enjoys both, to join one of the country’s most beautiful home and gardens in Dorchester, Dorset on a full-time permanent basis.
The incredible grade I listed property is set within 135-acres of immaculate formal gardens, grounds, woodland, parkland and lake. The all-seasons garden comprises of a kitchen garden which is a key focus area, herbaceous borders, expansive lawns and a vast array of ornamental species and features. It is part of a wider estate including an arable and pasture farm.
The property is at the end of the first stage of being redeveloped and the owners are looking for a gardener to continue to drive the garden forward and enhance to add a modern touch whilst retaining the history of the garden. The gardener will be part of a wider estate team but will be solely responsible for the maintenance and management of the formal gardens to ensure efficiency and maintain to a high horticultural standard and presentation. Applicants should be equally driven, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to occasional assist on the wider estate.
The family enjoy cooking and a healthy lifestyle and are looking for a Chef with a passion for food and an appetite to create delicious and interesting meals. The successful candidate will work closely with the gardener who will provide fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden to allow the chef to prepare delicious meals from scratch. The estate also has their own cows, sheep and pigs. The chef will be expected to work most weekends with two days off in the week and prepare food for the occasional dinner party.
This new opportunity would suit a horticulturist and a chef as a couple or an individual with experience in cooking and a keen interest in kitchen gardening.
Accommodation is provided rent free for the successful couple with council tax and utilities paid by the employer. The accommodation would be a large one-bedroom flat in the main house and therefore unfortunately not suitable for pets or children. There are cottages available on the estate that are currently under renovation and can be available for the Gardener / Chef to move into once ready.
LOCATION: Dorchester, Dorset
SALARY: Combined Salary of £65,000
JOB No: EC58099
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Head Gardener
A rare and fantastic opportunity has arisen for an excellent plants person to take ownership of a stunning private garden near Geneva, Switzerland. This exceptional position would suit a creative and knowledgeable horticulturalist, someone who takes pride in their work and will enjoy working in a beautiful location with a lot of diversity near an international hub. Due to work permit restrictions, we can only accept applicants who hold an EU passport.
The beautiful Swiss property is surrounded by 12000 m2 (about 3 acres) of tiered garden and meadows. After extensive renovation and garden groundwork, the owners are looking for a gardener to implement a working kitchen garden and develop the garden as a whole. The style of the garden is naturalist and other areas consist of lawns, raised beds, borders, young and mature trees, a rose garden, glasshouse, tennis court and swimming pool.
There is room for improvement in the garden, so the successful applicant will have a chance to demonstrate their talent by way of subtle and bold new ideas. The Head Gardener will be responsible for one full time gardener, one part time gardener and contractors therefore effective communication is important. Additional tasks include looking after the pets and livestock.
Applicants must have previous Head Gardener experience, extensive plant knowledge, excellent time management skills as well as a genuine hunger and excitement for the possibilities associated with creating a stunning garden. Applicants must have clear and demonstrable experience of Head/Senior Gardening, excellent attention to detail and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards their work and colleagues. Academic horticultural qualifications are essential at degree level or higher education, as is at least five years’ experience of private estate garden management and demonstrate good hands-on gardening skills.
This is a rare vacancy, and a generous salary is offered for what will be an exciting and very rewarding position. A new cottage onsite is available for the successful candidate (single occupancy), independent from the main house with rent and utility bills covered by the employer. Although the owners of the property speak English, being in the French part of Switzerland, knowledge of French is preferred. Or at least basic French and French classes can be arranged to further develop language skills.
SALARY: Circa £50,000 DOE
LOCATION: Geneva, Switzerland
JOB No: EC57501
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