Gardener - Charterhouse School - ADV237 - Please respond direct
Charterhouse is a beautiful school and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent site near Godalming in Surrey in 1872. Our stunning grounds cover 250 acres and comprise 135 acres of playing fields including 16 football pitches, 6 hockey pitches, 1 rugby pitch, 1 lacrosse pitch, 9 cricket squares, all-weather cricket nets, 12 hard tennis courts, 12 all-weather tennis courts, 3 all-weather hockey pitch, 1 athletics tartan running track plus field sports areas. There is a 35 acre 9-hole golf course covering 2,576 yards. Ornamental lawns and gardens are present in and around the school buildings, boarding houses and the Old Headmaster’s Garden which is set in the design of Gertrude Jekyll. There are also 60 acres of woodlands, some of which are Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Due to an internal promotion, the School is looking for a full-time Gardener to join the successful Grounds Department and to assist in the upkeep and development of its prestigious gardens.
As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden, having a keen interest in plants and horticultural knowledge of plant management.
The successful applicant will be a good team player with the ability to work on their own initiative, with good attention to detail. Previous experience of working in a horticultural environment is essential, and experience of working within a school or college would be beneficial but is not an essential requirement.
Normal working days are Monday to Friday 0730 to 1630, throughout the year, with the need for periodic unsocial hours, including weekend duties, as required by the Grounds Manager – reasonable notice having been given.
An attractive salary is offered, together with benefits including membership of the Charterhouse Sports Club, and the School’s contributory pension scheme.
For any informal queries please telephone Caroline Page, HR Manager, on 01483 291506. For further details and an application form, please email carolinepage@charterhouse.org.uk or visit www.charterhouse.org.uk/jobs
Date for Applications: 31 August 2018
Charterhouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Charterhouse is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the task. We are also committed to promoting diversity within our workforce, and welcome applications from all parts of the community.
Garden Centre Manager - F441
Our client has a small group of Garden Centres with an international reputation for excellence being the best remains at the heart of everything they do.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Garden Centre Manager to drive the vision of being the first choice for top quality plants along with a superb choice of horticultural sundries & inspirational gifts.
Can you lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent retailing standards?
Are you passionate to build long lasting relationships with customers?
Are you confident to maximise sales and be at the forefront of purchasing decisions?
Key points:
- Liaising with Buyers to maintain product ranges
- Manage the merchandising, pricing and display of all goods
- Assist in the preparation and management of progressive yearly budgets
- Manage staffing levels to ensure adequate cover and recruiting as necessary
- Delivering an exemplary customer experience.
Must haves:
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to deal with employees at all levels
- Be eager to support and contribute to the wider team
- Work with energy, pace and passion
- At least 3 years of retail management experience
- Good sound knowledge of horticulture
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Head Gardener - ADV234 - Charterhouse
Charterhouse is a beautiful school and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent site near Godalming in Surrey in 1872.
Our stunning grounds cover 250 acres and comprise 135 acres of playing fields including 16 football pitches, 6 hockey pitches, 1 rugby pitch, 1 lacrosse pitch, 9 cricket squares, all-weather cricket nets, 12 hard tennis courts, 12 all-weather tennis courts, 3 all-weather hockey pitch, 1 athletics tartan running track plus field sports areas. There is a 35 acre 9-hole golf course covering 2,576 yards. Ornamental lawns and gardens are present in and around the school buildings, boarding houses and the Old Headmaster’s Garden. There are also 60 acres of woodlands, some of which are Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Position Details:
We are looking to recruit a Head Gardener to join our successful Grounds Department.
- As the Head Gardener you will supervise the gardens team and amenity areas, in line with the maintenance and development plans ensuring high standards are achieved. The post will combine extensive ‘hands-on’ leadership with administrative management responsibilities.
- The role is full time and permanent, working all year round. Generally, the responsibilities can be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, however evening and weekend work will be required, particularly during the summer season, and when the weather impacts on school activities.
- The proposed start date for this appointment is September 2018.
Specific Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Experience of working within the Horticultural profession (at least 5 years in the industry)
- Sound knowledge of plant management including plant propagation
- Proven track record in the preparation of Gardens and Amenity areas
- Good standard of general education, numeracy and literacy
- IT literate (Microsoft Office suite)
- RHS Level 2/Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent qualification
- Current clean driving licence
Salary:
£25,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Application Process:
For any informal queries please telephone Caroline Page, HR Manager, on 01483 291506. For further details and an application form, please visit www.charterhouse.org.uk/jobs .
Closing Date:
Wednesday 1 August 2018
Experienced Maintenance Gardener - G902
Are you an experienced Maintenance Gardener?
Are you based in Surrey?
Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in providing garden maintenance and gardening services to both high-end commercial and residential clients?
Would you like the variety of working in both large and small gardens?
Key points:
- The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of garden maintenance tasks where a high standard is essential.
- You will be working within a team servicing established clients throughout Surrey.
- This position offers a range of benefits, as well as training, development and career progression opportunities.
Must haves:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Horticultural qualification Level 2 or higher.
- Experience in using a broad range of horticultural machinery and equipment.
- Practical experience of garden maintenance, including hedge cutting to a high standard.
If this Experienced Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Maintenance Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Experienced Maintenance Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Experienced Assistant Gardener - EC4557
A delightful new vacancy has become available for an Experienced Assistant Gardener to work in a small team on private estate close to Reigate, Surrey and the M25. The Assistant Gardener will be working under the supervision of a Head Gardener who has been on the estate for 30 years. The garden is approximately 5 acres with a large area being a woodland garden. The garden contains mainly ornamental and woodland plants along with other areas of semi-formal herbaceous borders around the house. Other areas include a small vegetable garden woodland walks with Rhododendrons and azaleas, a greenhouse as well as lawns, pond and mature specimen trees.
The ideal candidate will hold an academic horticultural qualification combined with hands on experience in a similar role working in an estate garden setting. You must be happy to work outdoors all year round in a garden where flexibility and common sense approach to work are required. Applicants should enjoy working in a small team, be hardworking, reliable and comfortable operating garden machinery. (Certificates would be an advantage).
A full driving licence is essential as there is no accommodation provided and you will ideally live locally within a maximum of 45 minutes commute to work.
Hours of work are anticipated as 40 hour week with salary dependant on experience, terms to be discussed at the interview.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out vacancy
LOCATION: Nr Reigate, Surrey
SALARY: Circa £25,000 dependant on experience
JOB No: EC4557
If this Experienced Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Assistant Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Experienced Assistant Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Experienced Gardener (Live in) - EC4556 - This position has been filled
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener to take on the responsibility for managing a mature 4-acre private NGS garden, located approximately 6 miles away from Haslemere, Surrey. The established garden contains shrubs, roses, ericaceous plants, a kitchen garden and orchard, greenhouse, hedging, topiary, lawns and a small pond. The position would suit an experienced gardener with good plant knowledge and the ability to manage their own time efficiently.
The owner is particularly keen to employ a passionate plants person to take full responsibility for managing the plant collection, as the majority of the maintenance (mowing and hedge cutting) is undertaken by a part-time gardener. Applicants must have an open and positive attitude, such that they are willing to undertake other duties when the owner is away, i.e. basic maintenance of the swimming pool, looking after the domestic animals (dog, chickens), general security of the house, and occasional airport runs. For the latter of course, it is essential that applicants hold a full UK driving licence.
Applicants must demonstrate extensive hands-on experience of managing a large private garden combined with comprehensive plant knowledge and excellent attention to detail. A recognised horticultural qualification would be desirable, though not essential if evidence of adequate experience can be provided. The appointed candidate will be required to work unsupervised and will liaise with the owner regarding specific requests involving general garden development. Some small areas of the garden will benefit from new planting, with older areas requiring ongoing management in terms of plant replenishment. As the property is open for one day each year for the National Gardening Scheme, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the garden is presentable for the occasion.
This position is offered with a two-bedroom cottage on site, with all bills paid aside from Council tax. The accommodation is ideally suited to a single person or couple, though is not considered to be large enough for a family.
LOCATION: Nr. Haslemere, Surrey
SALARY: £25,000 DOE + Accommodation
JOB No: EC4556
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 012337733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Experienced Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Plant Centre Manager - A419
Our client has been the driving force behind the nations gardens for over 200 years. Their vision is to enrich people’s lives making a greener more beautiful place. This is a unique opportunity for a Plant Centre Manager to join the team.
Can you deliver retail excellence together with high levels of customer service, range management and product presentation?
Would you enjoy a varied role covering all daily duties that will ensure a superb range of plants are available at all times?
Key points
- Able to apply selling skills and act as a role model for the team
- To deliver the sales and profit targets for the centre
- To review plant ranges and merchandising with the Retail Head
- Train manage and develop the team to ensure high levels of customer service
- Analyse retail sales reports, using them to make informed decision
- Work with the Retail Head to activate marketing and events plans and ensure these drive maximum financial return.
Must haves
- Comprehensive product knowledge, plants and associated horticultural products
- Proven good people management within an business context
- Financial aptitude for sales and profit performance
- A good knowledge of EPOS
- Some form of Horticultural qualification
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant Centre Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for the Plant Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener (Live out) - EC4344
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a stunning private estate located within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The position would suit passionate gardener with excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and a well-rounded knowledge of garden maintenance. The large estate comprises two properties in addition to the main house, each of which encompass between 50 and 100 acres of paddocks which play host to approximately 100 horses in total. Ten employees manage the estate, of whom three are general maintenance staff. The successful applicant will be part of the estate team though this is essentially a Sole Gardener role, so you will be the primary contact from a gardening perspective.
The garden to the main house is currently undergoing transformation at the hand of a commissioned designer, so the successful candidate will be required to undertake planting and aftercare as well as to provide basic horticultural advice where necessary. The two additional properties comprise of managed lawns, hedges and herbaceous/mixed borders. The gardener will be responsible for hands-on maintenance of the gardens at the main house as well as of the gardens at the two cottages. General garden maintenance of a fourth cottage garden may be required at times.
Applicants must be well versed in the maintenance of private estate gardens and must be used to working on their own initiative. Additional assistance from the equine staff may be provided if necessary, though the new gardener would ideally manage the gardens on their own. A small proportion of the role will involve kitchen gardening, basic plant propagation/glasshouse work, cut flower production, fruit tree pruning and lawn care, so candidates with experience in these areas are encouraged to apply, however the right candidate will be able to develop their existing knowledge of these areas over time. Some knowledge of plant pest and disease management would be an advantage, as would experience with tractors and chainsaws, though not essential. The small kitchen garden will initially require restoration and will be used once again to grow produce for the main house.
Candidates must be confident in their ability to manage their own time, must be physically fit and passionate about developing their existing skill set through self-learning if necessary. A driving licence is essential as the properties are set within a three-mile radius of the main house. Hours of work are 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. An excellent salary is offered in line with your experience.
SALARY: £26,000 - £31,000 DOE
LOCATION: Hascombe, Surrey
JOB No: EC4344
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for the Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Team Leader–Garden Maintenance–ADV225–Scotts Tree Surgery & Garden Maintenance
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join our business at an exciting stage of growth.
Established in 2002, we are a multidisciplinary company providing high quality garden maintenance, tree surgery and fencing services to a range of loyal clients across Surrey and West Sussex. Due to our continued success, we now require an additional Team Leader for our Garden Maintenance division.
You will be responsible for a team of 2-3 gardeners and will be expected to undertake physical gardening duties such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting and bed/border maintenance. You should enjoy interacting with our clients to discuss and plan garden tasks and projects over each season. During the winter months, it is likely that you will also have the opportunity to assist with the tree surgery and fencing divisions when required.
The successful applicant will be conscientious and well presented with initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will need to be physically fit and have a full UK driving license and your own car for travel to and from our rural yard.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced individual who takes great pride in their work and is now looking to develop his/her client development and team leadership skills within a growing company.
The role is a full-time permanent position with 20 days paid holiday and the very unusual opportunity to benefit from profit-share bonuses. Regular hours are 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday with paid overtime.
Salary: up to £26,000 DOE + Bonus
To apply: email jointheteam@scotts-uk.com
Location: Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey
Website: www.scotts-uk.com
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Thank you for your interest in this Team Leader-Garden Maintenance position.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join our business at an exciting stage of growth.
Established in 2002, we are a multidisciplinary company providing high quality garden maintenance, tree surgery and fencing services to a range of loyal clients across Surrey and West Sussex. Due to our continued success, we now require an additional Team Leader for our Garden Maintenance division.
You will be responsible for a team of 2-3 gardeners and will be expected to undertake physical gardening duties such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting and bed/border maintenance. You should enjoy interacting with our clients to discuss and plan garden tasks and projects over each season. During the winter months, it is likely that you will also have the opportunity to assist with the tree surgery and fencing divisions when required.
The successful applicant will be conscientious and well presented with initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will need to be physically fit and have a full UK driving license and your own car for travel to and from our rural yard.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced individual who takes great pride in their work and is now looking to develop his/her client development and team leadership skills within a growing company.
The role is a full-time permanent position with 20 days paid holiday and the very unusual opportunity to benefit from profit-share bonuses. Regular hours are 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday with paid overtime.
Salary: up to £26,000 DOE + Bonus
To apply: email jointheteam@scotts-uk.com
Location: Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey
Website: www.scotts-uk.com
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Thank you for your interest in this Team Leader-Garden Maintenance position.