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
If this Head of Production vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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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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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
If this House Manager/Butler vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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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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