Garden Centre Manager
Our client has grown into a leading independent gardening company with six centres along with a garden maintenance business and are now looking for a Garden Centre Manager to join one of their centres.
The Garden Centre Manager's role will be to lead the creation of outstanding customer retail / leisure experience and maximize the centre’s commercial contribution.
Responsibilities:
- Profit management. Manage the Garden Centre profit and loss to optimise profit contribution.
- Operational management. Manage the retail space and Garden Centre environment to optimise the customer experience, team member work environment and commercial contribution.
- Team management. Recruit, motivate, and manage the team to ensure the successful delivery of the annual Garden Centre objectives.
- Business planning. Create and refresh the annual business plan for the Garden Centre to clarify the financial ambition.
- Customer care. Resolve customer issues and complaints to bring about effective resolution and encourage customers to return.
- Resource management. Design and manage the resourcing approach for the Garden Centre to optimise the customer experience and cost management.
- Business development. Works in collaboration with the local community and concession partners to create customer offers and events that inspire customers to visit and buy.
Additional requirements
- Leading people;
- Coaching Commercial awareness;
- Decision-making;
- Cost Management;
- Planning and prioritising;
- Problem solving;
- Driving for results;
- Business planning;
- Communication;
- Teamwork;
- Horticultural qualifications desirable;
- Supervisory experience within a customer-orientated retail environment essential.
SALARY: up to £48,000 DOE
LOCATION: London
JOB No: R926
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Seasonal Gardener
Seasonal Gardener Vacancy -Full Time, Fixed Term
The Club
Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Department
The Grounds Team are part of the Estates Department and are made up of approximately 26 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious grounds. The grounds of the Club include ten croquet lawns, thirty grass tennis courts, a cricket ground, a nine-hole golf course, two bowling greens and over a hectare of flowers, shrubs and ornamental lawns. It is through the efforts of the Grounds team that the Club’s members are rewarded year on year with award winning sports surfaces and stunning season changing flowerbeds.
Job Specifics
As a seasonal you will work a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday (plus regular weekend overtime – one in three mornings). The salary for the role is £28,089 per annum, prorated for the length of contract, which calculates at an hourly rate of £13.85 per hour. Your role includes supporting the permanent team in a wide range of duties, taking care of either the sports turf surfaces and event set up or the gardens around the Club.
This is a fixed term role. Candidates must be available from February/March through to the end of November.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility, and courtesy.
The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will be a team player but also able to work with minimal supervision. Previous grounds-related experience is desirable, but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- 23 days of prorated annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Life assurance and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Opportunities for training.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
- Along with other benefits!
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Tagged as: Experienced Gardener, Gardener, Live Out, Skilled Gardener
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Senior Gardener
Job Ref : ADV536
Senior Gardener sought for The Hurlingham Club
Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse – regarded as the birthplace of polo – have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Department
The Senior Gardener would join the Gardens Team. The Garden Team are part of the Grounds Department and are made up of 29 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious gardens and lawns, including herbaceous borders, woodland borders, a lake, hot border, conservatory, extensive rose borders and mature shrubs and trees. The team pride themselves on a high standard of visual aesthetic as well as a strong engagement with biodiverse and sustainable horticultural practices.
The Senior Gardener Role
- Allocating duties to the team of Gardeners.
- Working with the Head Gardener on weekly and monthly operations logistics.
- To place orders and manage data spreadsheets.
- To manage the IPM systems and biological controls.
- To ensure all Gardeners are appropriately trained and carry out all duties in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
- To provide horticultural knowledge and guidance to the team of Gardeners informally and as a part of the Annual Training Schedule.
- To undertake all horticultural duties to ensure that the Club gardens are maintained and developed to a high standard.
- Take maintenance and development responsibility for a portion of the Club’s gardens.
- Deputising for the Head Gardener and attending meetings when required.
Working Schedule
As Senior Gardener you will work a 39-hour week, plus regular weekend overtime – one in three weekend mornings.
The Candidate
Candidates will be passionate and qualified horticulturalists (minimum RHS Level 2, PA1 and PA6 Spraying Qualifications) coupled with an extensive plant knowledge. Previous experience of supervising teams and managing budgets would be advantageous. A sound knowledge of computers and IT systems is also required.
We offer a substantial and varied schedule of training including but not limited to in-house workshops, webinars, practical machinery training, garden visits and horticultural placements. All uniform and all-weather clothing is provided free, as well as a free onsite canteen and onsite parking, as part of a wider employee benefits package.
Candidates must embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy, have the ability to work under pressure and be friendly, polite and diplomatic.
Core Benefits
Benefits include:
- 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Generous contributory pension.
- Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression.
- Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Senior Gardener
Job Ref : ADV532
Senior Gardener sought for The Hurlingham Club
Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse – regarded as the birthplace of polo – have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Department
The Senior Gardener would join the Gardens Team. The Garden Team are part of the Grounds Department and are made up of 29 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious gardens and lawns, including herbaceous borders, woodland borders, a lake, hot border, conservatory, extensive rose borders and mature shrubs and trees. The team pride themselves on a high standard of visual aesthetic as well as a strong engagement with biodiverse and sustainable horticultural practices.
The Senior Gardener Role
- Allocating duties to the team of Gardeners.
- Working with the Head Gardener on weekly and monthly operations logistics.
- To place orders and manage data spreadsheets.
- To manage the IPM systems and biological controls.
- To ensure all Gardeners are appropriately trained and carry out all duties in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
- To provide horticultural knowledge and guidance to the team of Gardeners informally and as a part of the Annual Training Schedule.
- To undertake all horticultural duties to ensure that the Club gardens are maintained and developed to a high standard.
- Take maintenance and development responsibility for a portion of the Club’s gardens.
- Deputising for the Head Gardener and attending meetings when required.
Working Schedule
As Senior Gardener you will work a 39-hour week, plus regular weekend overtime – one in three weekend mornings.
The Candidate
Candidates will be passionate and qualified horticulturalists (minimum RHS Level 2, PA1 and PA6 Spraying Qualifications) coupled with an extensive plant knowledge. Previous experience of supervising teams and managing budgets would be advantageous. A sound knowledge of computers and IT systems is also required.
We offer a substantial and varied schedule of training including but not limited to in-house workshops, webinars, practical machinery training, garden visits and horticultural placements. All uniform and all-weather clothing is provided free, as well as a free onsite canteen and onsite parking, as part of a wider employee benefits package.
Candidates must embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy, have the ability to work under pressure and be friendly, polite and diplomatic.
Core Benefits
Benefits include:
- 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Generous contributory pension.
- Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression.
- Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Maintenance Gardener
Maintenance Gardener
Job ref: P882
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning client as a Maintenance Gardener for a prestigious portfolio of clients.
Our client designs, builds and maintains exceptional gardens and external spaces for high-end properties in Surrey. Our client has an extensive and varied portfolio of beautiful gardens that needs an exceptional gardener who is committed to delivering a quality horticultural service to our clients.
Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- All aspects of horticulture - specialised and more general.
- All aspects of lawn care.
- Chemical applications and record keeping (PA1 & PA6 preferable but not essential) – subject to training and supervision as required.
- Ground clearance and seasonal work.
- Sweeping and maintenance of hard surfaces / furniture within the gardens.
- Tending to beds, borders, and containers.
- Specialised pruning and trimming.
- Maintenance / cleaning of water features and day to day maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Safe operation of machinery subject to training.
As well as exceptional horticultural ability, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills / qualities:
- A cooperative and enthusiastic nature.
- Ability to work positively in a team.
- Willing to take direction and follow instruction as required.
- Able to work independently and take ownership for work.
- High levels of energy and self-motivation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A pro-active and can-do attitude.
- Good time-management.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong work ethic.
- Integrity and discretion.
- A desire to develop personally and undertake training.
Essential requirements:
- A full clean driving licence required for candidates doing a mobile round.
- A company van is part of the package.
Full-time position 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Uniform, PPE and relevant training will be provided.
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Experienced Horticulturist / Maintenance Gardener
Experienced Horticulturist / Maintenance Gardener required.
Holiday: 30 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)
Pay grade: £26,000-£32,000
Reporting Relationships: Reporting to – Aftercare (Maintenance) Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible
https://www.LDNhorticulture.co.uk
The role:
- Full-time employment
- Highly competitive salary with prospects of bonuses
- Garden maintenance (all associated jobs and roles) - multiple gardens per day
- Garden landscaping (planting, clearing, turfing, minor construction such steel edge installation/sleeper pathways etc)
- Monitoring of irrigation systems & water features
- General working hours between 7:30am - 4:30pm
The successful applicant must:
- Be a people person - personable, well mannered and presentable. This is particularly important as we deal with high-end clients
- Full and clean UK driving license
- Have a strong horticultural knowledge and plant base
- Horticultural qualification(s)
- Be able to work on their own initiative both in a team and alone
- Be flexible with work hours
- Be focused, hard-working and swift when on the job
- Have excellent time management skills
- Tidy and considerate (side access is not always available so we often go through people’s homes)
- Confident with plant health and cross-contamination measures
- Confident with all areas of shaping and pruning (with plant health as the main priority)
- Understanding of common pests and diseases with preventative and treatment methods being eco-friendly (we are environmentally conscious in everything we do, this is at the core of our ethos)
- A good knowledge of tools and how to use them effectively
- Knowledge of or the desire to learn more about permaculture and organic gardening
- An appreciation of and understanding of garden design
Personal Management:
- You are expected to arrive promptly for work and will need to be able to reliably commute to NW3 for 7:30 am each day.
- We expect all staff to join in with company events and socials where possible to help build relationships with fellow team members and to build team morale.
- All staff are expected to uphold the company values.
We are a diverse team of passionate horticulturalists who love what we do. LDN Horticulture is first and foremost a garden maintenance business. We carry out occasional projects and soft landscaping work to evolve our clients' gardens and continue to improve the outside spaces that we manage. Both LDN Horticulture and our sister company Harry Holding Studio, were founded by Harry Holding in 2016 and share the same core values and ethos. We share a close working relationship with our design partner, HHS, who works on an array of exciting projects across London and further afield.
Being a part of the team, every day is a joy – working hard to achieve our high standards and having a good laugh whilst doing so. We have a wonderful array of high-end clients who we know well and who respect and treasure the work that we do.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener Required
Job Ref: M444
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join the team maintaining a new 32-acre park, recently opened, becoming London’s largest public park created in over a decade, since the creation of the Olympic Park.
The Client:
A well-respected award-winning company, our client has been responsible for numerous very high-profile projects throughout the city of London and are currently expanding their maintenance arm, leading to an increasing number of high-profile contracts. The company has recently secured a new and exciting contract in the Wandsworth/Tooting area. They are seeking an experienced and Skilled Gardener, working as part of the existing site team. In addition to a competitive salary, the client will generously pay for the travel expenses of the successful candidate.
The Site:
The park is being developed in stages, with families already enjoying its first phase. When fully completed, it will feature sports pitches, amphitheatre, formal gardens, community and sensory gardens, playgrounds, ponds, a youth shelter and wonderful footbridges. In terms of biodiversity, the park will have over 700 new trees from more than 30 native British species, like birch, alder, oak, and beech, contributing to local environmental efforts. The park is expected to open in phases, with full completion anticipated by 2025.
Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the landscaped areas, ensuring the site remains a beautiful, safe and welcoming environment for the employees within the building. This is a client-facing role and the successful candidate will need to be professional at all times, dealing with any questions or enquiries the client may have. Our client is seeking an individual who is hard-working, knowledgeable, willing to learn and has good time keeping. Candidates will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually under their own initiative.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Carry out regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and trimming to ensure all landscaped areas are kept in optimal condition.
- Water, fertilise, and provide care to plants, shrubs, trees, and lawns, ensuring their health and vitality.
- Assist in planting seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with the site’s landscape design plan.
- Identify and manage pests and diseases, using appropriate methods to maintain plant health.
- Ensure the site is kept clean by removing litter and managing garden waste appropriately.
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance to hard landscaping features such as pathways, edging, and garden furniture.
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and plant health.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself, team members and the public.
- Regularly report to the Head Gardener on the status of the site, including any issues or improvements needed.
Key Skills:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, having the ability to work under their own initiative while taking pride in their work and completing tasks to a high standard throughout all tasks on the large site. An understanding of Health and Safety regulations is essential. A PA1/PA6 spraying certificate would be desirable, however not essential.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape/garden maintenance or a similar role.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of plants, horticultural practices, and landscape maintenance techniques.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks in various weather conditions.
- Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to maintain high standards of garden aesthetics.
- Communication: Good communication skills to work effectively with the team and report to the supervisor.
- Certification: Relevant horticultural qualifications (e.g., RHS Level 2) are desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Opportunity for a tax-free bonus at the end of each year.
- Contribute to the upkeep of one of London’s premier green spaces
Working Hours are 7:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please click 'Apply for job' below or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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Gardener
Gardener sought. Full Time, all year round.
Job Ref: ADV528
Alleyn's School based in Dulwich, South London, seeks to appoint a Gardener to join the enthusiastic and professional support team.
The successful applicant will help maintain the large proportion of the school estate set aside for gardens, ensuring it provides an excellent ‘first impression’ to the school and is sector-leading in its appearance and biodiversity.
The candidate will be passionate about horticulture, with a good knowledge of plant care and seasonal garden maintenance. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, pruning, and ensuring the school grounds are safe, attractive, and welcoming for students, visitors and staff. A proactive attitude, the ability to work as part of a team, and a relevant horticultural qualification (to Level 2) or equivalent experience.
The position is available on a full-time basis, all year round. Working hours will normally be Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Summer and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Winter.
The salary will start from £28,000 per annum with the potential for a higher rate depending on experience and qualifications.
In addition to a competitive salary, working at the school comes with a range of attractive benefits that make this role even more rewarding. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy free lunches and refreshments, access to the school’s Group Personal Pension Plan with 6.5% employer contributions, access to school facilities like the swimming pool and gym, and the opportunity to join private healthcare plans. Other perks include income protection insurance, an employee assistance programme, enhanced family leave pay, and discounts with local businesses. You can also take advantage of the cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and holiday purchase options, as well as discounted holiday sports camps for your children. Plus, enjoy free tickets to school performances and access to the library.
The closing date for the role is at midday on Monday 18 November 2024.
Full job description and application details may be downloaded from our website https://www.alleyns.org.uk/jobs, by contacting Human Resources by email at jobs@alleyns.org.uk or by phone on 020 8613 5016.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Horticulture Manager
Horticulture Manager required
Job Ref A233
Our client is an independently minded property developer with multi-award winning portfolio of large-scale urban development projects. They are now seeking a Horticultural Manager to lead and educate the estates teams, ensuring works are carried out to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
The Horticultural Manager will be responsible for the portfolio of estates, conducting regular inspections and reporting any issues related to plant health, pest infestation or landscape structures. They will be working alongside and educating the residential teams, ensuring the team is equipped to understand the requirements of the estates landscape and ensure day to day horticultural tasks are being kept to a high standard.
The successful candidate will manage large planning programs and ensure maintenance and management of the gardens and parks is being carried out to the correct standard and aesthetic appeal. They will also monitor and manage irrigation systems to ensure proper hydration for all the plants and lawns - providing weekly feedback to the management teams highlighting actions undertaken, issues anticipated and any future works, noting any need for new and replacement planting and maintenance needed.
Education/Qualifications/Training:
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- Minimum Level 3 horticulture qualification or minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Head Gardener role or Estate Manager role, or similar.
- Excellent knowledge of plant care, landscaping techniques and management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as a team in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Experienced in working with third party contractors.
- Able to communicate with residents in a professional and courteous manner in the estates busy and thriving community.
Company benefits:
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Company Pension.
- Private medical insurance or medical cash plan scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- Workplace nursery benefit.
- Technology benefit.
- Income protection.
- Season ticket loan scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym membership.
If this Horticulture Manager vacancy is of interest, please click 'Apply for job' below or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref: ADV525
An exciting opportunity to join our 12 strong Gardens Team, set within the Grounds Department, at the Hurlingham Club. Each member of our gardens team has a wealth of skill and horticultural knowledge which they put to good use within our 42-acre Estate. Our overall aim is to provide the highest standard of horticultural practice across all aspects of our role and assimilate sustainable and ecologically positive practices within our daily routines.
Within the estate we have a range of planting styles, including an herbaceous border, formal rose beds and bedding, woodland, mixed borders, an exotic border, an historical English garden and a 2-acre lake with lakeside planting.
Situated in beautiful, landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s gardens, croquet and tennis lawns and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Role
As part of our gardens team, you will be presented with many opportunities for professional development as well as working closely with a team of horticulturalists and industry professionals on a wide range of estate gardening practices. Hedging, habitat and woodland management, planting, meadow management, pruning and water conservation are a few of the topics our gardeners cover, as well as an understanding of IPM controls and irrigation systems.
The successful applicant will be given their own area of responsibility to maintain and develop. They will be expected to work on their own, in small groups and with the whole team on specific projects. They will need to use their initiative to enhance the plants under their care and utilise their skills for the benefit of the gardens and team. With an area of responsibility, each gardener must demonstrate good time management skills in which they can balance the demands of their areas with the ongoing, seasonal team tasks they will be
involved in.
Working Schedule
As Gardener you will work a 39-hour week, plus regular weekend overtime – one in three weekend mornings.
The Candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is experienced with estate horticulture and who has a high level of professionalism and horticultural knowledge. A specialism with aquatics, roses, exotics or indoor plants is desirable but not essential. An RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification is required as well as previous practical experience in the industry, however more practical experience would be an advantage.
Previous experience in tractor driving and operating small machinery, as well as a spraying certificate PA1/6 would also be beneficial to any applicant, but not essential.
We offer a substantial and varied schedule of training including but not limited to in-house workshops, webinars, practical machinery training, garden visits and horticultural placements.
All uniform and all-weather clothing is provided free, as well as a free onsite canteen and onsite parking, as part of a wider employee benefits package.
Candidates must embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy, have the ability to work under pressure and be friendly, polite and diplomatic.
Core Benefits
Benefits include:
- 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Generous contributory pension.
- Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression.
- Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
If you would like to view more information on the Professional Gardeners Guild, please click here and the Royal Horticultural Society, please click here
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