Head Gardener
An experienced and responsible Head Gardener is required to work in an incredible private garden and estate in the New Forest. It is an exciting opportunity to join the new owners as they take on the management of the existing garden and landscape as well as being a part of the development of several new areas of garden.
The site is 180 acres of varying landscape from historic parkland, woodland, ponds, wetlands, equestrian paddocks and mixed grasslands. About 5 acres are the formal garden areas which are a mixture of woodland garden, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, orchard, food production, composting areas & formal lawns. There are several greenhouses and a walled garden which will be undergoing a comprehensive redesign as part of the new works. These works will be undertaken by external contractors and overseen by the Client’s Landscape Designer who will also project manage them. At the heart of the redesign will be food production as well as cut flowers for the house so experience in kitchen gardening is key. There is also a tennis court and equestrian facilities on site.
The successful 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 full time, and the head gardener will be required to work with and manage other garden staff and coordinate with external contractors, as required, for specialist horticultural works. They will be expected to manage, programme and oversee any external maintenance and service contractors for items such as the irrigation, potential grazing and various energy elements. 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 Head Gardener 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 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. References will be required.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team, have a valid driving license and be comfortable around animals.
SALARY: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Lyndhurst, New Forest
JOB No: EC27273
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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 a talent for creative plant use, to help complete the re-establishment of a garden. This is a live-in position with a two-bedroom cottage offered to the successful candidate.
The property itself is surrounded by expansive views and is set within 117 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. Due to recently completed landscaping work on the site over the last 14 months, the 3-4-acre garden offers huge potential for the next phase that would incorporate creative input of the successful candidate in conjunction with the owners’ ideas.
Newly established garden features include a flint Ha-ha, terraced lawns, York stone paving, yew hedging, a roomed and walled rose garden with climbers, and an Orangery/garden room. Existing areas include maturing trees, long grass with mown paths, orchids, and wildflowers in recently sowed meadows. Plans to plant an orchard are being discussed, so the successful applicant would be involved with this from the start of their employment. Plans are progressing to establish an intimate cutting garden/kitchen garden for the successful applicant to advance further this year. An existing swimming pool will require basic maintenance and is now surrounded with new planting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and flexible Head 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 but are not essential if considerable gardening experience can be demonstrated via previous work and references. 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 Sole Gardener should be willing to undertake general estate management tasks as well as oversee tasks for an assistant gardener/handyman already living on site. This vacancy is for full-time permanent and is available from the end of April, allowing for notice periods of the successful candidate(s).
SALARY: Circa £27,500 DOE
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC27228
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref; ADV298
Established in 2010 TGS offers garden maintenance and landscaping in private gardens. Based in Lockerley near Romsey our clientele base centralises around the surrounding villages and further afield in Salisbury and Southampton.
The nature of the work is varied and challenging which commands a diverse skill set and a good base of horticultural knowledge. Please view our website to get an insight into the type of gardens and projects we are involved with.
The type of person we are looking for will have:
-A passion for gardening.
-The drive and enthusiasm to do a good job with a can-do attitude.
-A good level of physical fitness.
Skills Required:
-You must have at least 1 years’ experience in the trade.
-Good plant and pruning knowledge.
-Experience in using power garden tool machinery in a professional capacity and hand-held power tools.
-Good communication skills with the ability to converse well with clients.
-Trade specific qualifications are desirable but not essential e.g. certificates in chainsaws, horticulture, spraying (PA1,PA6), tree climbing etc.
Transport:
-The nature of the job dictates being in a different place every day.
-You must drive your own vehicle and have a full, clean driving license.
-Your vehicle must be able to carry essential tools.
Hours:
-5 days a week, full time, permanent position. Weekdays only.
-Working hours: start 0830 and finish 1630 - 1700.
References are essential and will be checked. A basic DBS check will be completed prior to final job offer.
Head Gardener
An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to manage and maintain a beautiful traditional English garden near Alresford in Hampshire. The role is permanent and would suit a personable and driven horticulturist with a flexible and positive attitude towards their work. The position is offered as a 4 day per week post with the opportunity to increase to 5 days in the future.
The gardens were originally laid out in 1911 and have been extensively redesigned 5 years ago. The stunning 8-acre formal gardens are kept private and are made up of a 2-acre walled garden compromising of 2 ornamental 'rooms', orchard, vegetable garden that includes raised beds and polytunnel, glass house with tropical plants and fruits, extensive lawns, a variety of trees, pond, four fountains, tennis court and a Japanese ornamental cascade in the woodland garden to be restored.
The new Head Gardener will be responsible for management and enhancement of the gardens in general as well as manage a team of one full time groundskeeper /handyman and two part time gardeners, who can provide assistance in the garden as necessary. He / She will be hands on in their role and nurture and lead the team.
Applicants must have excellent plant knowledge and ideally hold a horticultural qualification to a level 2 or above, experience with plant propagation, kitchen gardening, garden staff management, and be competent in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. He / She will have a solid understanding of horticulture and an in-depth knowledge needed for planting schemes as well as have an excellent understanding of the seasons and specialist pruning knowledge to execute and carry out the role to a high horticultural standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Gardener to join a beautiful private estate working for respectful and generous employers who are also garden enthusiasts.
SALARY: Circa £28,000 (for 4 days / week)
LOCATION: Nr. Alresford, Hampshire
JOB No: EC26114
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Head Gardener
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and well-rounded Head Gardener in the New Forest, Hampshire.
Set within a wider estate, the private gardens and grounds cover approximately 60-acres and are maintained in accordance with organic principles. The managed grounds consist of formal areas including lawns, herbaceous borders, a rose garden, a kitchen garden, orchard, glasshouses, wildflower meadows, a large lake, and surrounding woodland. The estate owners keep a small number of animals that are managed primarily by trained staff, though your assistance may occasionally be required to help remove a pig from the vegetable garden or for haymaking in the summer, for example.
The hands-on Head Gardener who will manage, and work with, a small team in the general upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and gardens ensuring a high horticultural standard at all times. This role will also be integral to the ongoing design, development, and improvement of the gardens.
With support from the wider gardens team the Head Gardener is responsible for all aspects of horticulture and presentation of the garden, including but not limited to the following:
-Management of all areas of the gardens to include but not be limited to, the formal garden areas, vegetable gardens and greenhouses, lake and woodland area, wildflower meadows, orchards and water garden.
-Maintain the principles and practices of organic gardening and ensure that wherever possible, materials are re-used or recycled.
-Cultivation and harvest of fruit and vegetables for the house
-Maintaining gardeners’ office, greenhouses, garden buildings and Mess Room (clean, tidy and in good repair)
-Keeping equipment and tools in good order/repair
-Monitoring plant health in garden and park, flagging problems and applying appropriate treatments
-Manual watering of greenhouses and pots, including organisation of weekend and holiday cover
-Compiling a list of plants which need special attention and monitoring throughout the season
-Cultivating herbaceous borders to the expected standard
-Choosing, ordering, and planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees as appropriate
-Sourcing and ordering of plant supply as required
-Growing of vegetables, flowers and herbs from seeds and tender perennials from cuttings
-Maintaining/pruning trees, hedges and shrubs
-Monitoring water quality and weed control in the lake, ponds and fountains
-Maintaining paths throughout the estate
-Liaising with and supervising external contractors (e.g., tree surgeons)
-Cultivating lawns and parkland meadows, including mowing / flail cutting where necessary
-Garden irrigation (ensure efficient system in place across walled vegetable garden and raised beds area)
-Managing garden and leaf compost system
-Ensure the team is working in a safe environment.
-Encourage team skill development, motivation, and communication.
The Head Gardener is accountable for the expenditure on routine garden supplies within the remit of the budget agreed with the employer at the beginning of the year, to include monthly reconciling of garden supply expense from invoices and credit card statement against the budget and negotiation of discounts with suppliers wherever possible.
Suitable candidates will hold academic horticultural qualifications at RHS Level 3 or above, though candidates with extensive relevant experience will not be discounted. Applicants must be physically fit and practically minded, competent with a range of machinery and be able and willing to pass on their knowledge to the team at every opportunity. A full driving licence is essential, with practical experience with tractors and their attachments, desirable but not essential.
This role is offered as a live-in or out, as a local house is available if required, rent free. Working hours are 08.00 – 17:00 with two half-hour breaks. Annual leave of 28-days including public holidays is provided.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 (Live in/out)
LOCATION: New Forest, Hampshire
JOB No: EC26046
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Sole Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Sole Gardener to play a key role in the management and maintenance of a beautiful private garden near Petersfield, Hampshire. This position will suit a well-rounded and flexible gardener with good horticultural knowledge, an interest in trees and a willingness to carry out basic estate duties in addition to their main focus of the garden.
The property encompasses 7-acres with approximately 2.5-acres devoted to formal gardens. Major works are being carried out by a landscaping firm at present, with general garden maintenance also being undertaken in the interim. A lawncare specialist manages a golf hole on the property and has been looking after the wider garden lawns. However, their work here will reduce upon successful appointment of a Sole Gardener.
The gardens comprise extensive mixed borders, a kitchen garden, rose beds and woodland areas, a golf hole, swimming pool, wildlife pool, stream, formal pond, a tennis court, large flower beds/borders, a glasshouse and a walled garden and wildflower meadow in the making. Two high mixed hedges will require maintenance with machinery from platforms and as such, the Sole Gardener must be physically fit and strong with good a level of stamina. A large number and variety of trees are located within the property, ranging from young to veteran. Numerous ash have been lost to the ash die back fungus so replanting will be carried out to repopulate the area.
Some very large beech trees as well as scots pine, horse chestnut, lime and yew, fruit trees and specimen conifers will require basic checks for health/safety. Applicants for this role should therefore have an interest in trees and be able/willing to notice apparent defects/pathogens and research accordingly before notifying professional arborists if necessary. The desire to learn and develop your knowledge in this area is more important than professional qualifications and experience, as horticulture and garden management remains the primary focus of this position.
Applicants must be happy to carry out general garden maintenance and will need strong horticultural knowledge, including that of herbaceous border management and kitchen gardening. Species-specific pruning knowledge is essential as is an ability to prioritise the workload efficiently. General estate duties will be required though applicants are not expected to have specialist knowledge in this area, just a positive and helpful attitude. Applicants will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification at Level 3 or above/equivalent with demonstrable experience on private estates, though those with extensive hands-on experience in each of the stated areas of horticulture will be considered. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) are desired but not essential at this stage. Applicants will need a full driving licence and their own transport due to the rural location of the property.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Petersfield, Hampshire
JOB No: EC21395
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Nursery Supervisor
Nursery Supervisor required
Job Ref ADV283
Our nursery is responsible for distributing high quality vegetable seedlings and potted herb cuttings to our sites across the south of England. We produce over 1500 trays of seedlings and 10,000 cuttings every year.
Based out of Head Office in Lyndhurst we are looking for an enthusiastic experienced person to join the team. We are offering a competitive salary and excellent company benefits.
The main duties are as below:
- Sowing, taking cuttings, potting on, and watering.
- Contributing to and following the sowing plan.
- Leading small team and training staff.
- Maintaining a good relationship with hotel-based Head Kitchen Gardeners, liaising closely to organise deliveries.
- Managing plant health – we are looking for a good knowledge of P&D as well as feeding the stock.
- PA1+PA6 preferred
- Knowledge of organic vegetable production preferred.
In addition to the above you will be responsible for H&S as well as complying with legislation, ordering and stock management.
Previous nursery experience essential, a full driving licence is preferred but not essential.
We have an obsessive commitment to home-grown and local produce, and we celebrate the seasons. This means we use only the freshest and most authentic ingredients. We are looking for an experienced Nursery Supervisor to support our hotels. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Website: https://jobs.thepighotel.com/
Applications to: alexkm@limewoodgroup.com
Gardener
A wonderful and varied opportunity has arisen for an experienced and well-rounded estate gardener, to join a stunning private estate on a full-time permanent basis in the New Forest, Hampshire.
The organic garden consists of formal areas including lawns, herbaceous borders, a rose garden, a kitchen garden, orchard, glasshouses, wildflower meadows, a large lake, and woodland. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the day to day maintenance and development of the formal gardens as well as helping out in the surrounding estate as necessary. The work will be interesting and varied and will include general gardening tasks such as weeding, pruning, grass cutting, strimming, mulching, hedge cutting, working at height, propagation, planting, management of herbaceous borders and the woodland whilst utilising organic principles.
Applicants must have proven gardening experience and a passion for horticulture and will ideally hold academic horticultural qualifications and certificates. Applicants should be self-motivated, physically fit/strong and energetic. The ability to work well as part of a small team but also have the ability to work unsupervised, is essential. Applicants must be comfortable with the safe operation of a wide range of garden machinery, with excellent practical skills and knowledge of safe working practices. Physical fitness and strength are paramount as the role will involve haymaking in summer and the occasional lifting and moving of heavy objects/supplies. A keen eye for detail, high standards, a flexible can-do approach to your work and a positive attitude are essential. Knowledge of organic gardening principles, tractor driving experience, chainsaw certificates, experience of using a mobile elevated platform and an academic horticultural qualification would be a significant an advantage. Due to the rural location of the site, a driving licence and own vehicle is essential.
This is a rare opportunity to join a beautiful estate in the heart of the New Forest and to take on a genuine lifestyle position on a permanent full-time basis. Applicants must currently live within the New Forest area or be actively relocating to this area specifically.
SALARY: Circa £25,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: New Forest, Hampshire
JOB No: EC15539
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Gardener
A motivated and driven gardener is sought after to manage and maintain the gardens of a newly purchased property in New Forest, Hampshire.
The property, recently refurbished, is set in 24 acres of parkland and fields. The formal gardens consist of laurel hedges, expansive lawns and established plants, trees and shrubs that have been retained such as azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolia trees. Now that the garden landscaping has been completed, the client is looking for a driven and motivated gardener to maintain and enhance the garden to a high standard. Particular attention will be required in the initial stages to enhance the lawn and hedges
The ideal candidate will be organised, have a good eye for detail and work efficiently. Applicants must have good horticultural knowledge, ideally have completed a horticultural training/qualification and have demonstratable experience of garden maintenance. A full driving licence is essential and grounds maintenance related training certificates such as PA1 & PA6 and chainsaw would be advantageous. This position requires someone to take ownership of the garden and therefore be hands on, physically fit and proactive in their approach.
In addition, the successful applicant will have a good understanding of the use and maintenance of garden machinery and tractors as well as have good craft skills to undertaker minor repairs to fencing etc. The working week will be around 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday with some seasonal flexibility. The position includes 4 weeks paid holiday to be taken at a convenient time for the garden.
SALARY: Circa £25,000
LOCATION: New Forest, Hampshire
JOB No: EC14233
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Head Gardener
Job Ref: EC13209
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious head gardener to manage and maintain a beautiful garden in Hampshire. The position is full time, permanent and is available as a live out or live in vacancy.
The property is a large grade 2 listed house in 5 acres of mature gardens consisting of mixed and herbaceous beds and borders, a large pond, cascades, natural areas with long grasses, daffodils, yew hedges, box hedges , fruit trees, extensive lawns and some formal areas..
The majority of the garden is mature and is required to be maintained to a very high standard, requiring efficient planning and an associated knowledge of plant behaviour throughout the seasons. The head gardener will be responsible for the management of the garden, and maintaining the gardens to a high horticultural standard. They will be responsible for other staff.
Suitable candidates will hold demonstrable experience in a similar role as well as academic horticultural qualifications at Level 2, ideally Level 3. Experience in specialist pruning is essential. Good general plant knowledge, spray certificates PA1 / PA6, driving licence and experience using and basic machinery maintenance is required for the position. Chainsaw certificates CS30 / CS31 would be an advantage.
Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside other staff and contractors. The gardener will be energetic, will have determination and drive to maintain and enhance the garden as required.
Accommodation can be provided for the successful candidate if required. The property available is a two-bedroom cottage, rent free, suitable for single occupancy or a couple. Children and pets are welcome. Council tax will be paid by the employer and all other bills such as water, electricity etc. will be paid by the tenant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with flair and the enthusiasm to maintain the garden as well as develop the new areas of the garden. The role would suit a knowledgeable, active and self-motivated head gardener with hands-on experience in large private estate gardens, as well as a proven ability to work well on their own.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Hampshire
JOB No: EC13209
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