Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref B035
Our client is an award winning, independent garden centre based in Hertfordshire, who pride themselves on exceeding customer expectations. Formed in the 1970’s, the family-owned centre seeks to provide excellent customer service and a wide range of thoughtfully sourced products to both engage and excite customers. The centre places emphasis on sourcing from UK suppliers where possible, with 85% of plants coming from UK suppliers including the growth of the majority of bedding offerings in their onsite nursery.
Our client is seeking an experienced leader, who can drive sales and deliver a great customer experience. As the new Garden Centre Manager, you will oversee all areas of the Centre, leading an experienced team of senior department managers and taking additional responsibility for the indoor and outdoor living area.
Responsibilities include:
- Establish Centre and departmental budgets and targets and drive sales and profitability.
- Oversee and ensure the department managers negotiate the best supplier deals for the company.
- Attend trade shows and supplier showrooms as appropriate.
- Lead the management team to ensure our customers get the best service possible.
- As leader of the management team your responsibilities will, inter alia, include key holder duties.
- Lead the training for all employees to ensure all our teams are delivering an excellent customer experience.
- Be key in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring our employees and customers have a safe environment to work and shop in.
- Be ahead of seasonal changes, ensuring the Centre is ready on time for Spring, Christmas etc.
- Work closely with our social media and website teams to ensure content is up to date and relevant.
- Liaise with the teams to ensure effective monthly newsletters and offers are sent to our loyalty card customers.
Key Skills-
Candidates must have proven and demonstratable experience within a retail operations management position, preferably a garden centre. Applicants for this role will be driven, having a strong work ethic to maximise their impact on the centre. excellent communication skills will be necessary, in order to form strong relationships with both employees and customers. A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits-
Alongside a competitive salary of circa £50,000, a range of benefits are on offer to the successful candidate such as store discount, 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with up to a maximum of 33 days with long service, workplace pension contribution, on site parking and uniform provided,
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager required
Job Ref: N611
Our client is a multiple award-winning garden design and build company looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join the team. The position will have the responsibility for estimating and project-managing landscape projects that reflect the business’ commitment to client satisfaction and the highest quality standards. Our client is at that perfect stage of business development – they are small enough for the successful candidate to make a major difference to the team, while being big enough to have the resources to do exciting things. If you are passionate about creating bespoke spaces that people love like our client is, please read on.
Your key responsibilities will be:
The company offer their services to a wide range of clients including high end domestic, as well as luxurious commercial sites within London and the surrounding areas. Contracts range from £150,000 to £1.5 million with multiple projects being live at anyone time, so candidates must have extensive experience in managing these important, high-end projects.
- To prepare, present and progress estimates for high-end residential and commercial landscaping schemes with the assistance from the in-house estimator.
- To manage Profit and Loss for individual projects.
- To source hardscaping materials and plants, working in partnership with suppliers.
- To coach and mentor Landscaping Team Leaders.
- To champion and ensure compliance on all sites to the company’s Code of Conduct, Landscaping Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policy.
- To build and sustain excellent client relationships.
- To work collaboratively with designers, specialist contractors and other parties involved in projects (e.g. architects and engineers).
Skills and outlook:
Excellent understanding of landscape design and build is key for this tole. You need to be educated to degree level or similar vocational qualification, with at least 5 years’ experience at managerial level of:
- Costing & project managing high-end residential schemes.
- Managing in-house teams and specialist contractors
- Working effectively with discerning clients
- Collaborating with other professionals including garden designers, architects, and engineers.
- In addition, you need to demonstrate:
- Strong focus on client satisfaction and excellent client-facing skills
- Passion for landscaping craftmanship and quality
- Good plant knowledge
- Professional communication abilities (verbal and written) & negotiation skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- It would also be an advantage (but not essential) to offer design skills and experience of the design and build process.
Company Benefits:
- Company vehicle
- Laptop and mobile
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Internal and external CPD
- Access to healthcare
- Company events
- A friendly, warm, and supportive work environment
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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House Manager / Butler
House Manager / Butler required
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, proactive, and dedicated House Manager to join a stunning private estate based near Brockenhurst, Hampshire on a full-time permanent basis.
The unique, discreet, and idyllic setting of this remarkable property that borders the New Forest, boasts a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The estate has been the residence for the family for the past 6 years and went through extensive renovations upon purchase. This most sophisticated and distinctive residence boasts quality, tradition, and original features that sympathetically combine with refined cutting-edge attributes. As well as a number of cottages on site for staff and guest, the estate also boasts 25-acres of gardens containing many elements including superbly landscaped formal lawns, herbaceous borders, a Victorian walled garden and much more. Also on site is a significant equestrian complex which is home to 5 horses and includes stabling with eight loose boxes, tack room, and six substantial water fed paddocks with shelters.
As the House Manager/Butler you will be responsible for the overall management, care and upkeep of the property which will involve managing a housekeeper, as well as organising and liaising with outside contractors. The House Manager will ensure the property is secure at all times, oversee the maintenance of the property, and take responsibility for household inventory. Administrative responsibilities will include managing the household budget, petty cash management and keeping accurate accounting. Day to day you will deal with correspondence including emails, posts and phone calls keeping the principles updated frequently whilst liaising with the team of staff and sharing information to the team on behalf of the principle. This is also a hands-on role, and where required the successful candidates will be expected to roll up their sleeves and help in other areas such as with the household staff in the upkeep of the property.
Additional tasks will include Butler duties when the principles are in residence during July and August. Delivering exemplary customer service skills and display a genuine passion for creating an exceptional experience for all. Candidates should have extensive silver service experience with the ability to lay up and serve at table, serving drinks and canapés and announcing guests upon arrival. On occasion, the successful applicant may be required to travel to the principles other properties to cover existing staff, these are located in Monaco, Mougins and Sardinia.
This is a family run estate therefore discretion is always required. This exciting vacancy would be great for someone looking to settle in a beautiful part of the country and join the community making this opportunity a way of life.
As the House Manager/Butler you will act as the first point of contact to efficiently manage the private household ensuring the highest standards and a comfortable home environment are maintained, and a seamless, positive and professional service is provided for the principles, their family, and their guests. Candidates should be highly organised, self-motivated, possess a positive attitude and ease with performing the many and varied tasks in this role.
This is a full-time, permanent position. The role will have busy periods during July and August whilst the principles are in residence when the family are entertaining, followed by quieter periods when the principles are away; therefore, workload and working time will vary. A choice of accommodation on site is available for the successful candidates, however, please note that pets, dependants, and smokers are not accepted. An offer to the successful candidate will be based on reference and security checks and must present your vaccination and booster certificates.
LOCATION: Brockenhurst, Hampshire
SALARY: Up to £55,000 depending on experience
JOB NO: EC54932
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Head Gardener
Head Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to play a key role in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of a beautiful private estate in Gloucestershire. The role will involve day-to-day hands-on leadership and supervision of a team of skilled gardeners in all aspects of the horticulturally diverse garden. The successful candidate will need to work with the property owners to enhance and develop the garden on an ongoing basis. This role will suit a horticulturist with strong experience at senior level within private service, strong time management skills, excellent horticultural knowledge and desire to take on a dynamic garden on a collaborative basis.
The Head Gardener will oversee the small team of gardeners and be the principal point of contact to the property owner. Applicants must therefore be excellent communicators and be able to manage the team with diplomacy, whilst maintaining their respect. The property owners are genuinely enthusiastic and dedicated to their gardens and as such, this role will be varied and interesting with a high standard of horticulture required at all times. The garden is not open to the public.
The intensely planted 9-acre formal garden has undergone major improvement works including a new design for the historic walled and wider garden areas by Tom Stuart-Smith, and the ongoing development of a productive garden and flower cutting area. Set within a stunning landscape, the garden includes the walled garden comprising productive and ornamental areas and a large, varied glasshouse. Around the house, there are beautifully planted compartmentalised spaces with perennials, shrubs, roses and wonderful views. Beyond the house a woodland garden leads to parkland.
Applications are sought from experienced and knowledgeable private estate Senior/Head Gardeners who will have assumed responsibility of a large private garden and garden staff management previously.
The successful candidate will be used to handling dynamic environments with some pressure at times, will be adept at problem solving and will enjoy rising to and managing challenges alongside a talented team. Suitable candidates will be confident and considerate, motivated, organised and professional hands-on gardeners who are able to inspire their team. The post holder will be socially confident with excellent communication skills and an ability and willingness to liaise with other property staff and engage positively with the owners and any consultants. Good organisational experience with a very good general understanding of all areas of gardening including of perennials, roses, flower cutting and edible production are necessary in addition to lawn care and the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. The Head Gardener must have a good general understanding of kitchen gardening. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to attain consistently high standards of horticultural management and presentation within a private estate setting.
A generous salary is offered for the ideal candidate in addition to a prestigious three-bedroom cottage close to the estate.
SALARY: Circa £55,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC53694
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Landscape Contracts Manager
Landscape Contracts Manager
Job Ref S517
Our client and its sister company, specialise in the Design and Build of luxury residential Gardens and Landscape projects in the super prime residential market. As a company renowned within the industry, they are expected to deliver faultless service standards to the most discerning of clientele. Growth of the company requires the strengthening of the Project delivery teams on site with the appointment of a Contracts Manager for projects predominantly in West London, but occasionally extending into the home counties.
Job Brief
Your role will be to create and maintain a positive and pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication, and productivity. As Contracts Manager your responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of your project(s). This will involve managing the implementation of the projects from the perspective of driving the quality and timely completion whilst maintaining strong management effectiveness and tight cost control. Delivery of the projects to the company’s exemplary and demanding quality plans is essential. The successful candidate will be able to produce monthly reports specific to the project requirements, manage the record keeping of progress on site and be responsible for the advance procurement of long lead materials and overseeing the delivery and implementation of the projects in line with the project reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
This will include record keeping of materials, human resources, reporting on quality, deadlines, project performance and providing the directors with sufficient information with which to manage the ongoing performance of projects and assist with the running of their division. A successful Contracts Manager should also have experience with a variety of office software including e-mail tools, excel spread-sheets, MS Project or similar programming software, and be enthusiastic about learning new skills in a dynamic and creative working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and work closely with the Directors for their career development.
Candidate Skills
Ultimately the Contracts Manager should be able to ensure the smooth operational control of the projects regarding driving the timely completion of the project’s to the required standard while working closely with the Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and reporting to the Directors. Strong organisational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Existing skills should include a CSCS card. SSSTS or SMSTS would be preferable, but training can be provided.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits:
Salary up to £55,000 p.a depending on experience
25 days holiday
Company pension Scheme
If this Landscape Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener or Couple
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Gardener with experience in garden maintenance to a high horticultural standard.
The beautiful all-seasons garden comprises of herbaceous and mixed borders with a vast array of ornamental species, including a vegetable garden, blue garden and a red garden, rose garden, lawn, arboretum with specimen oaks, and a woodland area.
Applicants for the gardener role will have experience and preferably hold horticultural qualification. Experience will include pruning, planting, propagating, growing as well as general garden maintenance including mowing, weeding, strimming and hedge cutting. In addition, the gardener will have good practical skills, be hands on, backed up with plant knowledge.
This is a live in or live out position. The accommodation provided is a lovely newly refurbished 2-bed accommodation and would be available free of all expenses for the right candidate. Animal lovers, but regrettably no pets of their own.
For the couple’s role, the partner would be employed as a second gardener or as a housekeeper. Duties under the responsibility of the housekeeper will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning and maintaining to a very high standard, some laundry, shopping, some cooking desirable. At least one of the applicants must be a driver.
For the Gardener, working hours are anticipated to be Monday to Fridays 8am -5pm. The Housekeeper will be expected to work some weekends with time off during the week instead.
The owners are keen to promote a friendly and rewarding working environment, so it is important that you have a positive attitude, with good communication skills and are able to get on well with all other staff members.
SALARY: £35,000 each - depending on experience
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC51815
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Couple
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a Gardener / Housekeeper Couple to join an important Grade 1 house near Salisbury in their respective fields. The Gardener will join on a full-time basis to rejuvenate and restore the prestigious listed garden around the house, with the objective to bring it back to its former glory. The housekeeper can join on a full-time basis or part time with the opportunity to increase hours in the future. The accommodation provided is a 3-bedroom flat in the coach house.
The property is a large Georgian country house surrounded by a 3-acre formal garden that is part of a wider estate including listed parkland, paddocks, woodland, swimming pool and tennis court. The 19th century formal garden to the West was terraced by William Butterfield and features yew topiary, stone urns and steps, fine specimen trees, water features, and extensive lawns. To the East is a large lawn and attractive pastureland framed by mature trees. To the North and South the property is bordered by woodland.
The owners recently purchased the property and are looking to carry out a complete restoration of the house and garden. The ideal candidate for the gardening position will have an eye for detail and a strong interest in getting involved in a rejuvenating and renewal project. The Gardener will be hands on, and in the initial stages, there will clearing and restoring e.g., overgrown topiary and lawncare as well as assist on the wider estate. When the structural foundations are in place for the garden, the gardener will work on the design of the garden (potentially with a landscape designer) and be responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds to a high horticultural standard. This would include maintaining the lawns, hedge cutting, pruning, transplanting, weeding, etc. with seasonal help as necessary.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, ironing, weekly shopping, and some preparation of food when the owners are in residence.
This opportunity is also open to a live out senior gardener who is experienced, organised, has good attention for detail and can work on their own initiative. A competitive salary would be provided depending on experience.
SALARY: Combined Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Salisbury, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC49758
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Landscape Contracts Manager
Landscape Contracts Manager
Job Ref A432
Our client and its sister company, specialise in the Design and Build of luxury residential Gardens and Landscape projects in the super prime residential market. As a company renowned within the industry, they are expected to deliver faultless service standards to the most discerning of clientele. Growth of the company requires the strengthening of the Project delivery teams on site with the appointment of a Contracts Manager for projects predominantly in West London, but occasionally extending into the home counties.
Job Brief
Your role will be to create and maintain a positive and pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication, and productivity. As Contracts Manager your responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of your project(s). This will involve managing the implementation of the projects from the perspective of driving the quality and timely completion whilst maintaining strong management effectiveness and tight cost control. Delivery of the projects to the company’s exemplary and demanding quality plans is essential. The successful candidate will be able to produce monthly reports specific to the project requirements, manage the record keeping of progress on site and be responsible for the advance procurement of long lead materials and overseeing the delivery and implementation of the projects in line with the project reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
This will include record keeping of materials, human resources, reporting on quality, deadlines, project performance and providing the directors with sufficient information with which to manage the ongoing performance of projects and assist with the running of their division. A successful Contracts Manager should also have experience with a variety of office software including e-mail tools, excel spread-sheets, MS Project or similar programming software, and be enthusiastic about learning new skills in a dynamic and creative working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and work closely with the Directors for their career development.
Candidate Skills
Ultimately the Contracts Manager should be able to ensure the smooth operational control of the projects regarding driving the timely completion of the projects to the required standard while working closely with the Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and reporting to the Directors. Strong organisational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Existing skills should include a CSCS card. SSSTS or SMSTS would be preferable, but training can be provided.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits:
Salary up to £55,000 p.a depending on experience
25 days holiday
Company pension Scheme
If this Landscape Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Niall Anderson on 01233 732767 or niall@horticruitment.com.
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Couple
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Gardener / Housekeeper couple on a full time and permanent basis for a beautiful grade II* listed private estate on the Essex / Suffolk Border. The roles would suit a passionate and driven all rounded couple in their respective industries.
The garden was designed 25 years ago by the garden designer George Carter and has been developed into a stunning vista garden with incredible landscape views and expansive lawns. The estate covers about 50 acres including woodland, meadows and a 3-acre formal garden consisting of a rose garden, topiary, yew hedging a walled garden (cutting borders, raised beds, espalier fruit trees lining the walls of the garden, orangery) and a large, heated glasshouse housing tropical plants. There is also a croquet lawn and swimming pool area. The majority of the garden is kept organic, and the owners are looking to continue to promote organic practices and methods. The garden has occasionally been open to the public in the past to help raise money for charities.
The owners are friendly and have a positive working environment at the estate. There is a small team on the estate that work closely together. The Lady of the house has a keen interest in the garden and is passionate about plants. She used to be hands-on in the garden but has taken a step back and works closely with the gardeners. They are looking for an enthusiastic gardener to join a small team on a long-term basis to manage and maintain the gardens. The successful candidate must be a team player, hardworking, able to operate machinery, along with plant knowledge and a friendly manner with a flexible approach to their work.
Duties under the responsibility of the Housekeeper will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, tending to laundry, ironing, changing beds, taking deliveries, and shopping.
A 4-bedroom cottage is provided with rent, council tax, water and super-fast Wi-fi paid by the employer. Family and pets may be accommodated, subject to approval. A very friendly informal environment, but with high standards.
The estate is positioned in a secluded location therefore the candidates must be able to drive and be prepared to have a DBS check with references.
SALARY: Combined salary of up to £50,000
LOCATION: Essex / Suffolk border
JOB No: EC49391
If this Gardener/Housekeeper Couple vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Niall Anderson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor Vacancy - ref R814
Our client is a multiple award-winning garden design and build company based in West London. Founded by two passionate Horticulturalists 7 years ago, the pair have worked together for more than two decades and as a company they seek to remain a close-knit team that strives for excellence at every step. The company offer an end-to-end service to their clients, one that combines award winning garden design with industry leading landscaping. Earning an international reputation for understanding and interpreting ideas to create outdoor spaces beyond client imaginations and expectations and this is why they are trusted by such a collection of high-profile customers, companies, brands, and fellow professionals. They are now looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee these exciting projects.
Job Brief
As Site Supervisor you will need the ability to see the project through from start to completion so both soft and hard landscaping experience will be required. The clients expect the best, so all finishes must be achieved to the highest standards. The role will be split approximately 70% production and 30% management, so candidates must be comfortable to be on the tools and be able to lead by example, ensuring the site team is working hard to complete projects on time, in budget and in line with health and safety procedures. As a Site Supervisor you would be responsible for the day-to-day operations on site and form a link between the Construction Managers and the on-site teams. Site Supervisors are encouraged to assist the Construction Managers in the compilation and modification of the project programmes, resourcing, procurement plan, monthly variations, and the change order process.
You would also be responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities such as:
- Collating site paperwork (delivery notes etc)
- Checking deliveries against orders
- Completing daily site diaries
- Attending daily site briefings
- Undertaking H&S checks
- Ensuring that project works are clean, protected and that there is no damage to site works by others
Key Skills
Candidates must have experience in a client facing role, as well as proven ability to lead teams and be responsible for forward planning.
- Candidates should be experienced and skilled landscapers, with CSCS (preferably SMSTS) qualifications and plant tickets.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
- Demonstrate some skills in interpreting plans, drawings and setting out sites.
- Good communication skills are essential to be able to liaise with the Design Team and Clients in a professional and fluent manner, both on technical and non-project-related topics.
- Candidates will have a keen eye for detail and a very positive work ethic and ability to motivate their teams to excel
Company Benefits
- Use of a company vehicle of fuel allowance
- 28 days holiday
- A friendly, warm, and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Educational development
- Access to healthcare
- Company events
If this Site Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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