Top Fruit Agronomist

Ref - A307

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Top Fruit Agronomist to play a key role within a respected organisation in Kent.  This position will suit candidates with extensive industry experience and the desire to pass on their knowledge to others.

The role will involve the provision of agronomic and associated technical advice in relation to the growing and storage of stone/top fruit such as apples, pears, plums, cherries and apricots.  The successful applicant will be tasked with providing current advice and information to a diverse clientele of growers and producers throughout Kent.

Suitable applicants must have a strong agronomic background and an ability to communicate and engage well with people, such that working client relationships are maintained and built upon.  Self-motivation, focus and positivity are important qualities in addition to confidence in conveying technical information to clients with varying degrees of understanding.  Experience with BASIS and Gatekeeper is expected of senior agronomist applicants, however training may be provided for the otherwise ideal candidate.  Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

A generous salary package is offered in line with experience.

If this Top Fruit Agronomist vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com

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Head of Ornamental Gardens - EC10686

Our client has ancient woodland, historic gardens and far reaching views. It is a unique destination with a multitude of horticultural delights, interactive features and state of the art exhibitions. Visitors can take a tour of the gardens, deer park and cyder press, dine in the Garden Café and visit the various farm shops. The Story of Gardening brings horticultural history to life, with playful and sensory experiences for all ages. Expecting to attract some 150,000 visitors per year, the location is a vibrant and thriving attraction, animated throughout the seasons by special events, workshops and education programmes.

As Head of Ornamental Gardens, you’ll be following the footsteps of a garden that today are the result of the creative fusion of heritage and contemporary and is a place for innovation and creativity, a garden at the forefront of horticulture.

As Head of Ornamental Gardens, you’ll have a wide remit. You’ll look to develop and maintain the gardens and think about its future, ensuring the very highest standards of conservation, horticulture and visitor experience. A visionary, you’ll lead with passion and flair. You’ll motivate a team of eight, set the standards and keep the budget on track, too.

It’ll be down to you to engage visitors’ interest in the ornamental gardens, delivering a first-class visitor experience, as well as encouraging a culture of openness and involvement for all.

You’ll put your green fingers to use and get involved in the day-to-day upkeep of the gardens.

Candidate Profile

You will be a credible collaborator, bringing your enthusiasm and positivity every day, you’re a true team player and will use your leadership skills to motivate your team and hit your ambitious standards for conservation, horticulture and visitor experience. It goes without saying that you have a high level of horticultural knowledge and know-how – perhaps at a large garden or across a portfolio – supported by an appropriate qualification, have an artistic eye and at the very least an understanding of conservation of historic landscapes.

Exceptional communication skills are a must. You’ll be able to show us where you’ve organised garden activities to enhance visits and you’ll need to be comfortable with media requests. We’ll also need to see where you’ve had responsibility for budgets, finances and small projects.

Skills and Experience
  • An experienced leader – you should be accessible, highly visible and able to share your vision in a clear and compelling way.
  • A good knowledge of plants, their identification, propagation and cultivation.
  • First-hand experience of managing a successful and high-quality garden-based visitor attraction.
  • Experience and proven ability in the management of a team of 8 plus people.
  • Precise and well organised.
  • Hard-working and energetic, with excellent team skills and the ability to communicate at multiple levels.
  • Good IT skills for implementing efficient management systems and records are essential.
  • Appropriate and relevant academic qualifications.
  • Full and clean UK driving license.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety issues, including tree inspections.
  • An eye for detail and desire to achieve high standards.
  • Able to undertake work of a physical nature (including contact with plants and chemicals) and skilled in a range of practical skills for the care and presentation to a high standard of formal heritage gardens.
  • Good basic skills in the care and operation of garden machinery, hand tools /equipment.
  • Computer literate.

Terms and Conditions

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Professional development and training.
  • Workplace pension scheme available.
  • Employee benefits, including daily staff meals and discounts across the estate.
  • Normal hours: Flexible, typically working 5 days out of 7.
  • Annual Leave: 30 days p.a., including bank holidays.
  • Statutory Entitlements: All statutory entitlements, including workplace pension and SSP.

SALARY:       Circa £50,000 depending on experience

LOCATION:  Somerset

JOB No:          EC10686

If this Head of Ornamental Gardens vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Gardener or Couple

Ref - EC7988

Gardener or Couple

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to manage and maintain the private gardens and grounds of a beautiful estate near Haywards Heath in West Sussex. This vacancy is also open to a Gardener and Housekeeper couple who may be looking for an opportunity to live and work on the same estate in their respective professions full time. 

The estate is surrounded by 200-acre fields and the 5-acre formal gardens consist of extensive lawns, flower beds, mixed and herbaceous borders, mature trees and a greenhouse. There is also on site a swimming pool, tennis court and paddock as well as a kitchen garden that is not fully utilised.

The owners have a keen eye for detail and the key responsibility of the gardener is to manage and maintain the gardens and grounds to a high standard, keeping the formal gardens looking immaculate at all times. He / She will be required to undertake a range of normal gardens duties, such as mowing, weeding, planting, strimming, and general maintenance of the garden.

Applicants should ideally have experience working in a similar role and garden. PA1/PA6 spray certificates and chainsaw certificates are required for the role, however, the client would be willing to support the training if required. The successful candidate will have good plant knowledge, excellent technical skills and experience operating and carrying out basic maintenance on a range of garden machinery.  

This is an excellent opportunity for a Gardener who is a good team player and also works well on their own. He / She will be organised, able to plan and prioritise workload and work to a high standard. Other requirements for the role are good communication skills and ability to support other staff as there currently is an assistant gardener / groundsperson working onsite. The Gardener should be prepared to work outside in all weathers and have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required.

The owners travel regularly and are looking for a trustworthy Gardener to live onsite. There may be some occasional assistance requested when the owners travel to look after their friendly French bulldog. A competitive salary is provided for the successful candidate which will be reviewed after a 6-month period as well as onsite accommodation is provided with council tax, water and electricity paid by the employer. The House keeping position is a full-time role with a similar package offered as stated below for the Gardener, depending on experience.

SALARY:        Circa £26,000 for Gardener or Circa £52,000 for a couple + accommodation
LOCATION:  Near Haywards Heath, West Sussex
JOB No:          EC7988

 If this Gardener or Couple vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Head Gardener - EC4797 - This position has now been filled

A rare opportunity has arisen for a high-level hands-on Head Gardener to join an historic private estate in Somerset at a very exciting time in its development.  The 22-acre property retains its name from the original 12th century manor house although several significant changes have been observed in this time including the construction of the existing building in 1799.  Parts of the garden were designed by Swiss Landscape Designer Augusto Calonder and retain their open vistas and minimalist character to this day.  This provides somewhat of a blank canvas for the recently commissioned world-renowned Garden Designer, Arne Maynard, to view the space with a modern eye and to realise the full potential of this incredible site on behalf of the passionate and enthusiastic new owners.

Upon completion and implementation of the new design, a full-time Skilled Assistant Gardener will be recruited by the Head Gardener, however at this early stage of development the priority is to source the Head Gardener, such that they be involved with the project from phase one.  The Head Gardener will initially be tasked with managing the existing part-time garden staff with the maintenance of the gardens as they are, in their current form.  In accordance with the complexity of design, variety in horticulture and associated management requirements of the forthcoming garden, candidates for this role must be of the highest calibre to be considered for interview.

Suitable candidates will be academically qualified to at least RHS Level 3 and have extensive experience on horticulturally diverse private estates.  Experience in garden development and working with garden designers would be an advantage.  Candidates must have experience in kitchen gardening, plant propagation and glasshouse work, as well as competence in the operation and basic maintenance of a range of garden machinery. 

Many aspects of the new garden design will consider the social focus of the house and its owners.  Visiting friends and family as well as work gatherings will positively influence the design by way of dedicated and varied entertainment areas for visitors, with an associated consideration for high quality fresh food produce, all of which will be grown on site.  The garden currently comprises expansive areas of lawn, two walled gardens (containing fruit, vegetables and cutting flowers), a glasshouse, finely pruned hornbeam and yew hedging, an orchard, herbaceous beds and borders, ponds and water features with young and mature specimen trees.  A river runs through the property, with waterside planting and mature wooded areas which will become a substantial and picturesque backdrop to the view from the house as well as a valuable natural habitat for wildlife and freshwater ecology.  The estate is surrounded by meadows and pasture, with this aspect of the property likely to significantly increase in acreage in the coming years.

Some garden areas will be extensively and dramatically re-designed which will ensure plenty to stretch and satisfy a very experienced gardener.  The vision will include formal and informal areas throughout the property, with several features of the gardens being subject to change due to the early stage of the project though will include features and areas as follows: herbaceous beds/borders, roses, shrub areas, wall-trained fruit trees, topiary and shaped hedges, courtyard gardens with planting in chippings and pots, knot/parterre gardens, terraces, a sunken croquet lawn, a formal summer house, pollarded and natural ornamental tree walks/avenues, cloud-pruned hedges and shrubs, a French or Italian courtyard with areas dedicated to scent and colour and a wonderful garden area of loose shrubs and masses of snowdrops, collections of rare ferns and spring bulbs; akin in overall feel to a Victorian fernery.  An existing walled garden will continue to be a very important area to the owners.  The main walled garden is already well established but will undergo alteration as part of the new initiative and will become a centre point for entertaining. 

The wider estate gardens will see woodland development and extensive planting of young trees.  Spring bulbs and ephemerals, orchards, wildflower areas, river-edge planting as well as pond and wetland planting will be included in the new plan.  Some existing trees will be transplanted rather than removed which will necessitate the assistance of specialist contractors in some instances.  Various new garden structures are proposed with several areas of hard landscaping aimed at creating garden spaces for entertaining and new areas to be explored and enjoyed.  A wonderful channelled river with a weir presents an incredible feature as viewed from the house, the development of which involving the addition of planting on the stream and woodland edge may see a ‘grotto’ or folly/seat with planting of rare and interesting plant species.  A remarkable well can also be found on site and will be restored and altered to enable its new and exciting function as a dipping pool.

The new design will include extensive planting of trees and creation of natural habitats throughout the property, with new ‘playgrounds’ established within the woodland for children and adults alike to explore.  Although no livestock is present on the estate currently, the development of Oakland pasture would enable sheep to graze on grass along the stately driveway towards the main house, with traditional parkland tree planting maintaining the historic feel of the estate upon entry.

This extensive, unique and dramatic project exemplifies the energy and passion that the new owners have for their garden, as well as that which Arne Maynard and his team have for the estate.  This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a qualified, imaginative and physically fit horticulturist to join the estate in the very early stages of its historic development, as well as an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow alongside this stunning and unique garden.

SALARY:       Circa £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
LOCATION:  Somerset
JOB No:          EC4797

If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Garden Centre Manager - E122

Our client is an established award winning family garden centre stocking a huge range of high quality plants, garden accessories, home and gift items and much more, all sold by their knowledgeable friendly team of staff and with a café which has gained a fantastic reputation for being one of the best in the area. Due to internal promotion they are currently seeking a Garden Centre Manager to effectively and efficiently manage and lead the store in order to maximise sales and profit. 

Are you passionate to provide excellent customer sales and service?

Can you lead and inspire a team of staff by example?

Do you have a strong horticulture background?

Key points
  • To effectively manage recruitment, training and development of the stores management team and colleagues
  • Ensure a full understanding of and implementation of company operational standards
  • Ensure all floors are commercially and correctly merchandised
  • To coach and motivate the team in order to deliver pre set targets
  • To plan and manage special events within the store throughout the year
Must haves
  • A good understanding of successful Garden Centre Retailing
  • Excellent team leadership skills
  • A proactive and positive approach to all tasks
  • A proven track record in delivering results within a retail environment

If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.

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Landscape Construction Estimator - R022

Our Client has been established for over 20 years and has been involved in commercial hard and soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. An opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Construction Estimator to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.

Rationale:

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated landscaping estimator?

Our client is looking for dynamic people to review incoming enquiries, prepare, process and submit tenders for commercial landscape contracts.

They are one of the leading commercial landscaping contractors, specialising in all aspects of soft and hard landscaping and grounds maintenance. As part of their continued growth plans they are now looking to recruit competent and motivated individuals to join their team of Estimators.

They are looking for people who can bring expertise and experience to demonstrate to them how they can further improve their business.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will work on their own initiative and organise themselves to deliver an effective service delivery including:

  • Analysing clients BOQs and technical specifications
  • Extracting information from tender drawings including taking off quantities both manually and using IT software
  • Compiling bills of quantities
  • Collating quotations to calculate materials, equipment and labour costs
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Utilising several computing packages and online tendering portals
  • Preparing and submitting compliant tenders to meet required deadlines
  • Liaising with other parts of the business to assist in the handover of projects
  • Following up on tender submissions, monitoring and updating the tender index and compiling reports for senior management
Key Skills:
  • Good awareness of tendering and the estimating process
  • A high level of IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
  • Able to demonstrate professional communications at all levels
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • In return for this, you will be working in a professional environment, joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

If this Landscape Construction Estimator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.

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Head Grower/Manager Designate - P118

Head Grower/Manager Designate required

An exciting opportunity exists to join a leading plug plant producers established since 1955 growing over 50 million bedding plug plants each year for professional growers and parks departments throughout the UK.  They are dedicated to producing the finest quality plants and transporting them to the nurseries in the shortest possible time.  

Do you have a good level of nursery productions skills?

Can you lead and motivate a team of staff?

Do you a positive attitude and keen to produce top quality plants?

Key points
  • Overseeing the forward planning of the nursery
  • Purchasing of all stock required for the nursery operations
  • Leading teams on growing related tasks, carried out to timescale and agreed standards
  • Maintaining quality and work practices at all times
  • Liaising with the owners and the sales team to ensure relevant documentation is current
Must haves
  • Previous experience in nursery production
  • Computer literate with good IT skills
  • Possess excellent team leadership skills
  • Some form of relevant horticulture qualification

If this Head Grower/Manager Designate vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.

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General Manager - A748 - This position has now been filled

An excellent opportunity to join an award-winning independent Garden Centre at General Manager level who pride themselves on high standards of customer service, becoming a firm destination garden centre. The role will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the centre which will include core departments and categories where you will play a significant role in the strategy and development of the business over the coming years.

Are you passionate about customer service and experience?

Can you demonstrate exceptional knowledge of horticulture and the garden industry?

Can you lead and inspire a team by example?

Key points
  • To take responsibility for the performance of all departments
  • Ranging, buying, stock management, cost control and profit margin
  • Monitoring financial performance against budget
  • Planning the seasons layout, shop moves to maximise sales opportunities
  • Ensure the team has a sense of pride by recognising and acknowledging achievements
Must haves
  • A proven track record in garden centre retailing at management level
  • Able to ensure clear communication throughout the team
  • Deliver excellent standards of customer sales and service
  • Able to champion new ideas for business growth

If this General Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.

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Head Gardener - Live In/Out - EC6885 - This position has now been filled

An experienced and talented Head Gardener is sought to play a leading role on a stunning 80-acre estate located in Ascot, Berkshire.  This position would suit a proactive, committed hands-on Head Gardener with demonstrable experience in all aspects of garden and staff management.  The client is offering accommodation for the successful applicant, if required, in addition to a generous salary in line with experience.

The Head Gardener will be responsible for managing the 13-strong garden team; overseeing day-to-day garden management and maintenance operations, as well as for providing horticultural training for all team members.  Applicants must be friendly, hard-working, trustworthy and honest, with common sense, initiative, and a positive character.  Due to the nature of the private estate, the Head Gardener must be discreet and respectful of the family’s privacy when in residence.

This Grade II listed property is part of the Crown Estate and includes approximately 60-acres of Grade I listed gardens.  The estate is privately owned and is not open to the public but is meticulously cared for by the dedicated team of gardeners.  The Head Gardener will be responsible for ensuring all the gardens and grounds on the estate and surrounding family-owned properties are maintained to the highest possible standard.  This will include hands-on management of the lawns, tennis courts, swimming pool area, lake area, rose garden, fountain garden and greenhouse, as well as supervision and direction of the garden team and management of the garden budget.  The Head Gardener will be required to manage contractors when on site and to work alongside various garden designers where necessary.  A report will be required, with photographs, to present to the family on a monthly basis with regard to progress and development within the garden.

Applicants for this role should hold extensive experience at Head Gardener level as well as an academic horticultural qualification at Level 3 or above.  Suitable applicants will have demonstrable experience of garden staff management on horticulturally diverse privately-owned estates and must have excellent plant knowledge.  The Head Gardener must have a strong knowledge of a full range of garden features, including kitchen gardening, roses, specialist pruning techniques and seasonal garden management considerations, plant propagation and cut flowers, with competence in managing house plants.  The Head Gardener will report to and will work alongside, the Operations Manager, particularly with regard to special events at the estate.

This is a rare opportunity for a talented gardener to take a significant step in their career and to utilise their varied skill set.  Applicants must be competent in all aspects of the above and must be flexible in their approach, dedicated team players, and must strive for excellence in every aspect of their work. 

Working hours for this role are 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays and Bank Holidays required during busy periods.  Applicants are required to hold a full UK driving licence.  This position is offered as a live-in or live-out, depending on the successful applicant’s preferences and situation.

SALARY:       Up to £50,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION:  Ascot, Berkshire
JOB No:          EC6885

If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Garden Centre Operations Manager - L514

Our client is a fast expanding group of highly successful Garden Centres who target consumers through their aspirational environments which deliver a point of difference within the sector. They are continually growing and are renowned as some of the best in the country, winning many retail and restaurant awards.  They have a unique opportunity for a Garden Centre Operations Manager to join the team where you will play a pivotal role in pulling together and maintaining high standards of all daily operations.

Would you like to become part of a fast-growing company and award-winning team? 

Can you deliver and maintain excellent standards of retail operations?

Are you meticulous in terms of presentation and display?

Key points
  • To lead and engage with Department heads with a culture of driving sales
  • Responsibility for the centre’s overheads in staffing, maintenance and other related costs
  • To monitor and review customer service levels through social media and take immediate action
  • To have an overview and understanding of the centres overall commercial performance
  • To lead train and inspire your team to perform to their full potential
Must haves
  • Excellent team leadership skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • The ability to monitor trends and maximise sales opportunities
  • Experience of managing a large retail operation
  • Have an inspirational approach to all daily tasks and activities

If this Garden Centre Operations Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.

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