Plantarea Manager - N228
Our client is widely known as one of the leading garden centre groups, providing an innovative range of plants, home and leisure goods and much more. They are currently seeking a Plantarea Manager to join the team where you will hold a good level of responsibility for all daily operations.
Do you have a passion for gardening and plants?
Can you provide excellent standards of merchandising and displays?
Are you a good team leader able to inspire others?
Key points
- Merchandising and displays of a wide range of plants
- Providing expert advice to customers and answering queries
- Maintaining a good level of housekeeping standards throughout each season
- Ensuring the department is well stocked and looking fresh
- Working as part of a successful team of staff
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of plant retailing or nursery background
- The ability to merchandise effectively creating innovative displays
- Be well organised with good attention to detail
- Enjoy working as part of a successful team of staff delivering great results
If this Plantarea 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 Plantarea Manager 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 this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Hardy Plants Supervisor - A526
Our client is one of the leading Garden Centre Groups and are widely regarded as some of the best in the country offering a superb range of top quality plants, complemented by a friendly team of staff always on hand to offer tips and advice. They are currently seeking a Hardy Plants Supervisor to join the team.
Do you have a good working knowledge of a wide range of plants?
Are you keen to progress in your career working as a valid member of the team?
Can you provide excellent customer sales and service?
Key points
- Merchandising and displays of a wide range of products
- Providing expert advice to customers and answering queries
- Maintaining a good level of housekeeping standards throughout each season
- Ensuring the department is well stocked and looking fresh
- Working as part of a successful team of staff
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of plant retailing or nursery background
- The ability to merchandise effectively creating innovative displays
- Be well organised with meticulous attention to detail
- Enjoy working as part of a successful team of staff delivering great results
If this Hardy Plants Supervisor 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 Hardy Plants Supervisor 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 this Hardy Plants Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Garden and Grounds Manager - Live Out - EC5596 - This position has been filled
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable Head Gardener/ Grounds Manager to play a leading role in the development, maintenance and management of an established garden and associated staff. As part of the management team, the role also encompasses aspects of the wider estate grounds. This impressive and unique country destination provides multiple service offerings to valued guests, each of whom visit the site to indulge in fine food, high-end accommodation and relaxation at the hand of true professionals in their respective field. This is a ‘land to table’ operation and as such, applicants with an interest in food production are encouraged to apply.
As the successful candidate, you will work under the direction of the General Manager and the business/estate owner to oversee all outdoor areas of the estate. You primarily will be responsible for the garden team, farm workers, volunteers, contractors and the direction of consultants.
On a horticultural front, the Garden and Grounds Manager will be responsible for border maintenance, plant propagation, growing on and planting a wide range of plants, pruning (including fruit trees), kitchen garden production (in association with the Head Kitchen Gardener), woodland and meadow maintenance and conservation. A private garden encompasses 4-5 acres, with and additional 4-5 acres in meadows to be managed. The role will require the care of poultry and sheep alongside a Farm Manager, and assistance with other duties that may be necessary to ensure the smooth running of the estate. Applicants should be willing and able to deliver informative talks about the gardens and the overall business to guests and other members of the public where necessary.
The successful applicant will lead and contribute to major projects including garden design and development, farm development, and will oversee some of the ongoing projects whilst ensuring the garden maintenance team continue to work to a high standard. As the Garden and Grounds Manager, you will also be required to ensure systems are in place to safeguard the smooth running of departments and that each department is managed cost effectively and is profitable.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team in a hands-on capacity as well as from a managerial perspective. You will be required to demonstrate and train staff in the use of a range of garden machinery; tractors, quad bikes, mowers, strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters etc. and oversee the associated servicing and maintenance schedules.
Applicants must have an understanding of environmentally sensitive practices, organic growing, pest and disease management (including pesticide usage in certain areas). The estate play host to ducks and hens, so applicants with knowledge of poultry management are encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills, a passion for horticulture and the outdoors, attention to detail and self-motivation are essential qualities necessary for this role.
Candidates for this position should have a relevant academic horticultural qualification and a good understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, as well as demonstrable experience of gardening at Head or Senior level. Candidates must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and may be from a private estates and/or commercial background. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and certification of chainsaw competence are desirable. A full UK driving licence is essential.
This position is structured to a 40-hour week; 08:00 – 16:30 over 5-days to include some weekend work on a rota basis. Holiday entitlement is 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus your birthday off in addition to the above.
SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 Dependent on Experience
LOCATION: Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC5596
If this Garden and Grounds Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC5314
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Head Gardener to manage the gardens of a beautiful private estate in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to be an integral part of the ongoing design, development and improvement of the gardens and grounds of the estate.
The 97-acre estate consists of formal garden areas, vegetable garden and greenhouses, a lake project, with surrounding woodland and parkland. The Head Gardener will be expected to provide basic maintenance to the parkland areas by way of a large ride-on mower and cutting attachment. The formal garden aspect of the estate is small in comparison to the parkland, and is managed to a high degree of detail. The gardens are not open to the public, though events and principals’ meetings are occasionally held at the estate, for which the garden team may be required to work on the occasional weekend.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for managing all areas of the garden including the wider estate grounds. The formal gardens are managed by organic principles and practices, so applicants must have an understanding of plant pests and diseases, and associated bio-control use.
With the help of one assistant gardener at present, and the potential for more in future, the Head Gardener will ensure the development and motivation of those under their management by way of effective communication and a diplomatic approach. The Head Gardener will be responsible for ensuring the team continue to work in a safe and secure environment by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and prioritising the garden work schedule.
The ideal candidate will have garden project management and budgeting experience, as the Head Gardener will be responsible for the annual garden budget, including routine spending, and costing of proposed development projects. The Head Gardener will also be responsible for ensuring that the garden team continues to work within the agreed budget. Applicants must have demonstrable experience of managing garden staff in a private estate environment, excellent plant identification skills, competence with a full range of garden machinery, kitchen gardening experience and a working knowledge of plant propagation and glasshouse work. Applicants should also possess a basic understanding of Arboriculture in order to monitor the condition of trees located within the property boundaries in terms their health and associated safety. Spray and chainsaw certification would be an advantage, though not essential as training may be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Gardener to manage a beautiful and diverse garden at an exciting time of development.
Working hours are 08:30 – 16:30 with a one-hour lunch break. Due to seasonal variation and planned events, the Head Gardener may be required to be flexible in terms of their working hours.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Northleach, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC5314
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Under Gardener - Live Out - Full Time - Guiting Grange - ADV236
You will be working as part of the Gardening team, under the Head Gardener, within private gardens near Bourton on the Water.
The grounds consist of formal lawns, ornamental hedges, water features, natural areas, rose garden, herbaceous borders, greenhouses, orchards and vegetable gardens.
The role will include general garden maintenance, including mowing, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, watering, greenhouse work, sweeping and generally keeping all garden areas tidy and free of debris/leaves, so attention to detail is a must.
Working within a small team, assistance may also be required with jobs in other areas of the Estate, therefore you must be able to work well as part of a team, with good communication skills, but also be able to work on your own. Due to the nature of the job, you must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Experience in all aspects of gardening is desirable, but not essential, as guidance will be given, but the right candidate must be enthusiastic about gardening and keen to learn.
The following qualifications would be beneficial:
PA1 & PA6 Pesticides
Chainsaw/felling
Experience using/maintaining the following machinery would also be useful:
ATV
Ride on Mower
General garden machinery
Due to the rural location of the Estate, driving is essential, and a full driving licence must be held.
If you would like to become part of our team, please email your CV to office@guitinggrange.com.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC4568
A well established estate are seeking an experienced Sole Gardener with extensive knowledge in all aspects of gardening to manage the grounds of a magnificent 7 acre private estate that has magnificent views across the Cotswold countryside.
The 3 acre garden has recently been landscaped and consists of two main areas. A 1 acre main terrace lawn, with meadow planted borders, mature trees, orchard, grotto, rill and pond. Then a top garden area with densely planted borders, ornamental lawns, rose and lavender borders, stone temple walled on one side with mature wisteria and fruit trees.
Applicants for this role will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge of plants and proven hands on experience managing large private gardens that have expansive plant collections. Ideally an RHS level 2 qualification or similar would be desirable.
Due to the plant collections within the gardens a lot of day to day maintenance is required to maintain the garden to the high standard the owners require. In addition there are areas in the garden that lie on quite steeply sloping ground, therefore the gardener needs to be physically fit to cope with the demands of mowing and general garden maintenance.
Whilst the garden and grounds have been landscaped there are ongoing projects that require development when time allows as possible future projects for the appointed person.
The owners are looking for a gardener who is hard working, trustworthy, and able to respect their requirements for privacy and most importantly seeks long term employment where they can become part of the family on the estate. In return the owners can offer security of work throughout the year and suitable rewards for someone who is wishing to make the garden their own through loyal service and dedication to keeping the grounds looking at their best.
ACCOMMODATION Live out position
SALARY: Circa £28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Painswick, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC4568
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC4193
A full time Experienced Gardener is sought to join a small team of gardeners who manage a 9 acre garden that forms part of a beautiful large private estate in an idyllic Cotswolds setting near Tetbury. The gardens consist of formal lawns, box/yew hedges and topiary, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden with organic vegetable production, cut flowers and fruit, glasshouse and garden water features.
Applicants for this vacancy will ideally have a recognised horticultural qualification, and proven experience working in a similar role in a large private garden. You will be required to assist the Head Gardener in the management and maintenance of the entire outdoor area. Experience in organic gardening/growing would also be an advantage as the garden is largely run organically.
Competencies in the following areas are important:
- Good general plant knowledge to maintain all planted areas
- Maintenance of all lawns
- Seasonal bulb planting
- Pruning of shrubs, plants and topiary
- Greenhouse management and maintenance
- Manage irrigation systems and maintain water features
- Weed control through organic means where possible
- Manage composting of waste on site
- Care of the chickens
- Pest and disease control through organic methods
- Provision of cut flowers, fruit and vegetable for the house and occasionally a London property.
Other estate duties are likely to include maintenance of drives, paths, terraces, garden sculptures, drains, garden furniture and assisting with maintenance of all garden machinery. It is also anticipated that some mechanical tasks such as hedge and meadow cutting may be contracted out. Therefore you may be required to supervise this work.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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ACCOMMODATION Live out vacancy
SALARY: Circa £32,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
JOB No: EC4193
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Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper - Live In - EC3945
Our client is looking for a live in Skilled Gardener and possibly a Housekeeper to help run an 8 acre private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds from April 2018. The 3 acres of formal gardens are laid out to lawns, perennial flower and shrub beds, box/yew hedging, terracing and topiary. The wider grounds consist of woodland, wild flower meadows and parkland.
Applicants will need proven hands on experience in large private gardens and ideally a horticultural qualification. Excellent plant knowledge and ability to assist with redevelopment/planning of the grounds are a must along with ability to work unsupervised.
You will need a full clean driving licence to drive the owner when required and PA1/PA6 and chainsaw certificates are desirable. The owners are also interested to hear from couples where the partner would be interested in undertaking 20 hours of housekeeping/week.
Accommodation is available in a beautiful 3 bedroom cottage with council tax paid.
If this position is of interest please apply or call Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper 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 Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Sole Gardener - Live In - EC3682
An enthusiastic individual is sought to replace the current gardener for an exciting position of Sole Gardener running a private estate garden and 1 acre walled kitchen garden in the Cotswolds. The garden and grounds consist of one long herbaceous border, tall yew and beech hedging, collection of mature native hard and softwood trees and large areas of formal lawns. The walled kitchen garden contains 3 unheated traditional greenhouses and brick cold frames, fruit cages, wall trained fruit trees and additional area of fruit trees.
Applicants should ideally possess a Diploma in Horticulture or minimum RHS level 2 Horticultural qualifications or equivalent and the ability to work independently in private estate garden. Experience growing a wide range of fruit and vegetables along with plant propagation and glasshouse management skills are essential combined with good general horticultural skills.
The appointed person should be self-motivated with an eye for detail, able to maintain the gardens and grounds to a consistently high standard and a passion for plants. You will need to be competent in using a wide range of horticultural machinery and able to undertake basic machinery maintenance. An interest in organic gardening and composting would also be an advantage as the kitchen garden is run on organic principles where possible. Also desirable would be PA1/PA6 and CS30/31 spray certificates.
Accommodation will be available for the appointed person and is suitable either for a single person or a couple with no children.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation provided
SALARY: By negotiation depending on experience and qualifications
LOCATION: Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC3682
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
Plantarea Manager - L629
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic plants person, can you provide a wide range of inspirational plants displays?
Do you enjoy offering the highest level of customer service?
Would you jump at the chance to join a true destination Garden Centre as their Plantarea Manager?
Key points
•Delivering high standards of merchandising and displays
•Ensuring the customer enjoys exceptional service and advice
•Stock control with a high level of housekeeping
•Monitoring sales and taking appropriate action according to seasonal demands
•Leading a team of staff to perform to the best of their abilities
Must haves
•Excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance
•Be able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
•Have the ability to manage and develop a team of staff
•Have an energetic personality with the ability to communicate at all levels
If this position 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 Plantarea Manager 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 regarding the Plantarea Manager vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.