Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener (Part Time) required.
A unique position has arisen on a beautiful private estate near Winchester for a hands-on, experienced Gardener with strong plant knowledge, to help complete the re-establishment of the garden. This is a permanent position based on a 4-day week.
The property itself is surrounded by expansive views and is set within 120-acres of land (used primarily for livestock and managed by a neighbouring farmer) in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, approximately 8-miles east of the historic city of Winchester. The 3-4-acre garden offers potential for the next phase that would incorporate creative input of the successful candidate in conjunction with the owners’ ideas.
Within the past few years there has been the creation of structures, including a flint Ha-ha, terraced lawns, York stone paving, yew hedging, a roomed and walled rose garden with climbers and planting of large box head limes into a sunken garden. Existing areas include a spring garden, large planting of camassia, maturing trees, long grass with mown paths, orchids, and wildflowers in recently sowed meadows. Plans to plant an orchard are being discussed as well as trees in the wider landscape, so the successful applicant would be involved with this from the start of their employment. Future projects include broader shaping of various aspects of the garden to amplify a traditional Georgian estate with a slight contemporary slant for which a successful candidate would be expected to contribute. The grounds include a swimming pool and tennis court which will require basic maintenance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and flexible Gardener with good physical fitness and plant knowledge to play a leading role in enriching the classical nature of the re-established gardens. The property is in a beautiful location, amongst parkland with far reaching views to the South Downs.
The ideal candidate will hold spray and chainsaw certification and demonstrable gardening experience on private estates and/or horticulturally diverse gardens. Academic horticultural qualifications are desired. The ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of garden machinery is essential, as is possession of a full UK driving licence. Basic Arboriculture knowledge will be of benefit to ensure successful development and care of young trees. In addition to gardening duties, the new Gardener should be willing to undertake general estate management tasks including interaction/managing any contractors that would come to site.
SALARY: up to £29,000 DOE
LOCATION: Arlesford, Hampshire
JOB No: EC65308
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Sole Gardener
This role is perfect for a self-motivated and passionate horticulturist seeking a long-term career as a sole gardener with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the grounds of a beautiful estate. The 150-acre estate is based in the charming town of Andover.
This incredible opportunity offers a blank canvas to leave their mark. The Sole Gardener will be responsible for managing 10 acres of gardens, involving overseeing a large greenhouse, which is waiting to be developed and put to use. The estate is kept organically as possible with plenty of organic material. The gardener will focus on growing vegetables, fruit trees, and cut flowers to enhance the estate's sustainability and charm. Additionally, the estate features a walled garden that is yet to be developed, offering a fantastic opportunity for collaboration with the owners in bringing the space to life.
Key responsibilities for the Sole Gardener will include a variety of horticultural tasks, such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and pruning shrubs to maintain a healthy and attractive appearance throughout the year. The role also includes the upkeep of flower beds by planting, weeding, and ensuring that the gardens remain vibrant and well-maintained across all seasons. The gardener will take responsibility for the overall health and appearance of all areas on the estate. In addition to core gardening duties, the gardener will occasionally be required to walk the owners' dogs and care for them when the owners are away. The role will also include being a key holder and the weekly task of taking out and bringing in the bins, ensuring that the estate remains tidy and well-kept
The ideal candidate will have horticultural knowledge and experience, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in all aspects of garden care. The estate has an excellent track record of staff retention and values the contribution of dedicated individuals who take pride in maintaining the estate’s enduring quality. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively within the teams and offer support when needed. Additionally, they should be prepared to carry out minor DIY tasks as required.
This full-time, permanent position comes with a two-bedroom property on the estate, (covered in a separate agreement). The accommodation is suitable for small family. Pets are welcome.
The position includes 20 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8 paid public and bank holidays. The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a DBS check.
SALARY: circa £35000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Andover
JOB No: EC65117
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Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener Required
Job Ref: EC64825
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced gardener to join an important historic garden surrounding a listed country house embedded in a conservation Estate with strong, warm family values. The estate is located in the southwest Hampshire and the position is full time and permanent.
The 2-acre garden consists of a kitchen garden and greenhouse for growing vegetables and herbs for the owners use and propagation - raised from seed and cuttings, cut flower garden, climbing roses, mixed beds and borders, lawns and swimming pool. There is also a considerable amount of hedging and trees within the garden.
The garden is flat and has free-draining sandy acid soil. It is kept mostly organic with some use of glyphosate and pyrethrum for pathways etc. The garden is open to the public through the NGS 2 – 3 times a year and the owners hold the occasional charity opening and events.
This is an ideal opening for a motivated Gardener wishing to make a real contribution to an established garden and shrubbery that needs further development. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly team on the estate and the gardener should have a positive attitude, work well with others as well as be self-motived to work on their own unsupervised.
Applicants should be experienced professional gardeners with good plant knowledge and creative abilities. Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning such as rose and small tree pruning is essential for the role. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates are a requirement and training can be provided as long as there is the willingness to acquire the necessary tickets. The gardener will have a good understanding of health and safety for themselves and others and have a sensible attitude. The Estate is well equipped with machinery, which the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services. The successful candidate must hold a clean full driving licence.
Additional duties include contributing to the security of house and grounds, occasionally house watching and walking the dogs when the owners are away.
A lovely 3-bedroom house within walking distance is provided with the role. Council tax is paid by the employer and water is provided by the estate. Partners and children are welcome. Pets are subject to approval.
SALARY: Circa 30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Southwest Hampshire
JOB No: EC64825
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Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener Required
Job Ref: EC64726
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to develop the prestigious gardens surrounding a grade II listed property in village near Haslemere. Hampshire, with the objective to bring it back to its former glory. The position would suit a passionate, experienced and organised Gardener with good attention for detail.
The owners have a keen interest in their garden and have plans which they would like the Gardener to implement but also to have creative input, working closely with them to create beautiful spaces.
To the front of the house is a water feature with expansive lawns on either side of the driveway. There are a variety of mature and young trees around the property and a group of trees in the walled garden that will be moved to make part of an avenue in a different area. To the back of the house, the garden is divided into various rooms. The terrace will look out onto a water feature with hedging, topiary and various planted features. The walled garden will be developed to be both ornamental and productive and to potentially include raised beds for growing fruit and vegetable and a glasshouse. The swimming pool area will have various beds and borders, for which the Gardener will create planting schemes. Other areas entail walkways, lakes, orchard, woodland, and a parkland converted into a deer park.
The ideal candidate 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, will take part in clearing and restoring e.g., overgrown areas. When the structural foundations are in place for the garden, the gardener will work on the design of the garden and be responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds to a high horticultural standard.
Although a Sole position, the Gardener will be part of a wider team on the estate such as the farm team, estate manager and groundsperson. The groundsperson carries out the lawncare and hedge cutting, allowing the Gardener to focus on the finer horticultural aspects of the garden. Additional contractors will be brought in for tree surgery, building of the glasshouse, hard landscaping etc.
Applicants will have good plant knowledge; experience working in a similar setting and have creative abilities. Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning such as rose and small tree pruning is essential for the role. Spray certificates and chainsaw certificates are advantageous but not essential as the gardens are kept as organic as possible and others on the estate hold a chainsaw ticket. A driving licence is required. References and a DBS check will be requested if successful.
SALARY: Circa £40,000
LOCATION: near Haslemere, Hampshire
JOB No: EC64726
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Head Gardener
An experienced, enthusiastic and responsible Head Gardener is required to work in a private garden near Andover. It is an extremely exciting opportunity to be involved in a site that is both an existing landscape as well as a new project.
The garden requires work to bring selected elements back into shape. They will have the chance to have an input into the setting up of some of the supporting garden infrastructure (e.g. contribute to the internal layout of the Machine Store). Some parts of the garden are also currently under construction, so they will be joining the project during the on-going implementation phase. The candidate should have strong horticultural knowledge, as well as extensive experience in both administrative and practical management of gardens and landscapes throughout the year and proven supervisory experience.
The position is fulltime, and they will be required to work with and manage other garden staff and coordinate with external contractors, as required, for specialist horticultural projects. They will be expected to manage, programme and oversee any external maintenance and service contractors for items such as the irrigation, cascades, water features, lighting, energy systems etc. It will also be necessary for them to gain a working understanding of the relevant equipment for day-to-day management. They will be expected to keep up-to-date records and daily diaries accordingly.
The site incorporates existing woodland, which has been enhanced with recent planting, mature specimen trees, veteran trees, and arboretum, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, formal and informal planting, formal lawns, hedges, cascades, formal water features and a working walled garden planted for both produce and cut flowers with a mixed zone greenhouse, including one for houseplants and display plants. There will be a working compost area and they should be comfortable around animals, including horses.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain the grounds to the highest horticultural standards throughout the seasons and have a sound understanding of general garden machinery, their uses and maintenance. They should be willing to undertake training as required and have qualifications in spraying (PA1 and PA6). Hedge-cutting and chainsaw use would be an advantage. They should be good at budget planning and have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations, environmental management, manual handling and risk assessment.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, capable of working as part of a team and have a valid driving license.
References will be required
Role to commence in September 2024
Accommodation can be provided if required to suit the candidates’ circumstances
LOCATION: Near Andover, Wiltshire
SALARY: Circa £60,000 plus accommodation
JOB No: EC63067
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Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
A unique position has arisen on a beautiful private estate near Winchester for a hands-on, experienced Gardener with strong plant knowledge, to help complete the re-establishment of the garden. This is a full time, permanent position, with a two-bedroom cottage offered to the successful candidate. Please note that dependents are not accepted with this property.
The property itself is surrounded by expansive views and is set within 120-acres of land (used primarily for livestock and managed by a neighbouring farmer) in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, approximately 8-miles east of the historic city of Winchester. The 3-4-acre garden offers potential for the next phase that would incorporate creative input of the successful candidate in conjunction with the owners’ ideas.
Within the past few years there has been the creation of structures, including a flint Ha-ha, terraced lawns, York stone paving, yew hedging, a roomed and walled rose garden with climbers and planting of large box head limes into a sunken garden. Existing areas include a spring garden, large planting of camassia, maturing trees, long grass with mown paths, orchids, and wildflowers in recently sowed meadows. Plans to plant an orchard are being discussed as well as trees in the wider landscape, so the successful applicant would be involved with this from the start of their employment. Future projects include broader shaping of various aspects of the garden to amplify a traditional Georgian estate with a slight contemporary slant for which a successful candidate would be expected to contribute. The grounds include a swimming pool and tennis court which will require basic maintenance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and flexible Gardener with good physical fitness and plant knowledge to play a leading role in enriching the classical nature of the re-established gardens. The property is in a beautiful location, amongst parkland with far reaching views to the South Downs.
The ideal candidate will hold spray and chainsaw certification and demonstrable gardening experience on private estates and/or horticulturally diverse gardens. Academic horticultural qualifications are desired. The ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of garden machinery is essential, as is possession of a full UK driving licence. Basic Arboriculture knowledge will be of benefit to ensure successful development and care of young trees.
In addition to gardening duties, the new Gardener should be willing to undertake general estate management tasks including interaction/managing any contractors that would come to site, as well as oversee tasks for a groundsman/handyman already living on site. This vacancy is for full-time permanent and is available from the end of June, allowing for notice periods of the successful candidate(s).
SALARY: Circa £30,000 DOE
Additional details: 2 Bedroom Cottage Included – Utilities Negotiable
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC62746
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
Job Ref W888
Established in 2007, our client is a small family-run business with a long and successful history in private estates and historic garden maintenance. They hold a passion for plants and understands their aesthetic potential and as a company they love creating and maintaining beautiful gardens. Carefully considered planting has the power to transform outdoor spaces, and they specialise in designing and producing wonderful gardens that are successful year after year. As a team they are professional, agile, innovative, and deliver outstanding customer service which is reflected in their longstanding customers and partners. As the company expands, they are now seeking a passionate and enthusiastic gardener to join their professional and skilled horticulturalist team.
Job Brief
Covering clients in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey; large historic and newly established English gardens are their passion. As a member of the horticultural team, candidates will visit one client a day and be expected to be practical, adaptable, and skilled in the application of maintenance requirements and of planting and horticulture as the gardens within the client’s portfolio do require expert care. Duties will include all roles associated with garden creations and maintenance:
- Planting
- Pruning
- Weeding
- Ongoing plant care
- Topiary
- Irrigation
Key Responsibilities
Our client is looking for a friendly, motivated, and reliable candidate who can contribute to the quality of the service they provide and professionally represent the company. Applicants should ideally have comprehensive hands-on experience in garden care and maintenance and an ability to carry out the finer aspects of horticulture, such as species-specific pruning, as well as the more physically demanding tasks. However, the client is happy to also consider more junior candidates who are looking to kickstart their horticultural career.
- Deliver first quality services on sites to their specification in a timely and efficient manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and be able to follow instructions.
- Show a good understanding of all health and safety regulations, and always adhering to them.
- Being able to confidently deal with horticultural matters on site.
- Excellent communication skills to successfully engage with customers, clients, and team members.
Candidate Skills
The successful candidate will be a people person, well-mannered and presentable, a full and clean UK driving licence with good horticultural knowledge and plant base. Must have the ability to work on their own initiative both in a team and alone with good time management skills. This is also a route for someone who is ambitious to join a progressive company and develop into a role with the possibility for promotion with long term progress in the company.
The ideal candidate will hold:
- A full UK manual driving licence (required).
- RHS Level 2 or NVQ equivalent in Horticulture
- High attention to detail
- An appreciation of garden design
- Passionate about plants and horticulture
Working hours are Monday to Friday 7am-3pm during summer, and 7:30am-3:30pm during winter (not including travel time to site) with overtime sometimes available.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Plant Area Manager
Plant Area Manager required
Job Ref D930
Our client is very successful and growing independent Garden Centre. Seeking a plant area manager within their multi million turnover plant department.
This company has a emphasis on providing a great customer experience and a professional working environment with internal opportunities for training and development to support progression for those wanting to advance.
Reporting into an established general manager who is invested in your success.
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting the garden centre to achieve its plant sales goals while ensuring excellent customer service and a reputation for great quality.
Line managing a team of 6-8 in the Plant Area and reporting into the General Manager.
Duty Management for the site as required.
Following health and safety and ensuring the team are working in a safe manner.
Ensuring maintenance and security of premises and equipment
Managing stock levels
Input into the design and layout of the Plant Area
Skills and Experience:
Supervisory/management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent Plant Knowledge.
- Stock management and experience with EPOS systems
- Key holder and security responsibilities
- Good communication skills with the ability to train others and work as part of a wider team.
- Experience in taking a proactive approach to health and safety with a H&S qualification
- Appropriate Horticultural qualifications
Ideally candidates will have management experience within the Garden Centre sector. However, above all else the candidate needs to have good customer service skills, supplemented with a good and varied plant knowledge. Therefore, candidates will be considered with applicable experience from other horticultural backgrounds.
If this Plant Area Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Paul Hargreaves on 01233 732767 or paul@horticruitment.com
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Sole Gardener
A driven and hands on Sole Gardener / Estate Manager is sought after to manage the sustainably designed gardens and grounds of a private estate near Petersfield, Hampshire on a full time and permanent basis. The role would suit an individual who is self-motivated, organised, independent and who is able to work to a high standard on their own for the majority of their time. The property owners will in the first instance call upon the Gardener for practical assistance with repairs and other issues which may arise.
The property area in total is 50 acres with the majority being fields which are maintained by a local farmer and are used for grazing. The garden surrounding the property is approximately 4-5 acres and includes borders of mixed perennials, large swathes of wildflowers, a pond, a walled vegetable garden growing produce for the house and a polytunnel. The gardens are maintained organically, and sustainable practices are encouraged on the estate.
The owners plan to plant more trees in the fields and gardens as well as to restore and upgrade the hedgerows around the fields and replace fencing where needed. A garden design firm has been appointed to carry out new planting schemes for the garden and grounds, with the hard landscaping works (e.g., new paths) and main planting will be carried out this autumn.
The successful applicant will be hands on and responsible for the general management and maintenance of the gardens and grounds. The garden duties include upkeep and maintenance of hedges, pathways and flower meadows, planting and upkeep of beds, borders, vegetable garden and polytunnel, pruning of fruit and other trees, harvesting and coppicing. The estate duties include arranging and overseeing maintenance of the swimming pool, overseeing and co-ordinating external contractors (burglar alarm servicing, domestic appliance servicing), art handling and picture hanging, use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (ride-on mowers, Kubota utility vehicle, strimmers, blowers, hedge-cutters, chainsaws, etc.) and the construction, maintenance and repairs of post and rail / electric fencing.
A competitive salary is provided with the role depending on experience, 20 days paid holiday per annum and the working hours are 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with experience in all rounded estate management and regenerative / sustainable gardening looking for an opportunity to be involved in the running of all aspects of a private estate.
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: near Petersfield, Hampshire
JOB No: EC59444
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Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager required
Job Ref: H229
Based on the south coast, on the edge of the New Forest, our client is a family run independently owned garden centre and nursery that has been serving the community for over 100 years. Set over 25-acres the centre boasts a fantastic plantarea with many of the products coming directly from their own nursery which provides 70% of all plants for sale in the centre. They also offer a comprehensive range of garden sundries, home and giftware, furniture and much more. Due to retirement the Directors are now seeking an Assistant Manager who will continue to support them in all daily operations.
Job Description:
As the Assistant Manager your primary responsibility will be to provide management support to the Garden Centre team, with customer service at the forefront of everything you achieve.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to -
- Assist the Garden Centre Manager and deputise fully in their absence, including key holder responsibilities.
- To help manage, motivate, and support a dedicated team of staff to ensure that sale opportunities and customers experiences are optimised.
- Efficient and effective communications within the business to the Centre Manager and Directors.
- Having a proactive approach in finding ways of improving the garden centre and motivating your staff.
- Assisting, management and control of stock levels.
- Understanding seasonal peaks and troughs
- Implementing seasonal promotions and events
- To create and achieve a sharp, neat, professional shop floor image of the highest standards using excellent visual merchandising skills.
- Ensuring that the department adheres to all Health & Safety legislation.
- To keep abreast of the latest trends and styles in garden centre retail, as well as being aware of competitor activity.
- Assisting with the management of the EPOS system and other daily administrative tasks.
Key Skills:
As the Assistant Manager, you’ll need to be an experienced retailer with proven leadership qualities. Knowledge of plants and garden centre products are an advantage although not essential. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can motivate the team to deliver with enthusiasm.
What the position offers
- A friendly, warm, and supportive work environment
- 25% discount in the Garden Centre and restaurant
- 31 days holiday (which includes the usual 8 Bank Holidays)
This is a full time, permanent position. The hours include working alternate weekends with a set day off each week.
If this Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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