Nursery Sales Supervisor

Nursery Sales Supervisor required

Ref No H612

Our client has developed a successful specialist plant nursery which supplies to both retail and wholesale customers. The range of plants include Bamboo, Climbers, Conifers, Hedging, Shrubs, Trees and Topiary available up to 15 meters in height. The Centre also has many rare, specialist plants such as handcraft topiary and large bonsai. Using UK and European nursery contacts they are able to source a wide variety of specimen plants. The client is currently seeking a nursery Sales Supervisor covering a variety of duties the salary is dependent on experience. Working alternate weekends with a regular day off each week (10 days fortnight). Bank holidays will be on a rota basis. The Sales Supervisor position will require the successful candidate to be a key holder opening and closing the site, therefore can offer an increase of salary for the right candidate.

Job Description:
  • Development of retail/wholesale contacts
  • Regularly updating the company website and social media sites
  • Assisting with all customer orders both wholesale & retail
  • Providing advice for suitable plantings
  • Maintenance of stock and ensuring the sales area is professionally presented
  • Processing orders and ensuring all stock has arrived on time
  • Working as part of a successful plants team
  • Supporting the nursery team when required to do so
  • 3rd Key Holder
Key Skills:

The appointed person will have a good working knowledge of a wide range of plants, enjoy working as part of a successful team with some form of horticultural qualification, good housekeeping skills and be confident to sell plants to both trade and retail customers with an enthusiastic and positive approach.

If this Plantarea Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.

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Nursery General Manager

Nursery General Manager required

Ref No: Z587

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery General Manager to join a highly successful plant nursery based in Surrey. The client has achieved significant growth over the last 10 years, and this newly developed role has been established to lead the strategic direction of the nursery.

As the General Manger you will be responsible for the process of continual improvement and the development of the Nursery Operations Manager and up to 5 Departmental Managers. You would be the link between the nursery team, the warehouse, wholesale and plant buying teams as well as customer services. You are expected to ensure excellent quality standards and house-keeping of both in-bound and propagation/nursery grown and potted stock of plants, along with being responsible for efficient management of stock to space ensuring optimum availability.

Your work experience will be a proven background in good nursery management and propagation, you will be capable of leading multiple teams that have fulfilled the strategic version of the nursery you have previously or currently work for. Your past/current achievements will be due to you having good interpersonal skills that can influence others effectively with the ability to work under pressure in fast moving and rapidly changing markets.   

For a detailed job description or to be considered for the Nursery General Manager position please contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or apply online via horticrutiment or ruth@horticruitment.com and Ruth will be in touch.

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Skilled Gardener

An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced and well-rounded Skilled Gardener on a full time and permanent basis to maintain and develop the gardens of a beautiful Estate in Surrey.

The grade II listed Estate has two-acre of formal gardens comprising of a court yard garden with yew topiary hedging and a magnolia grandiflora in the centre, a box parterre with garden statues, mixed and herbaceous borders, large terraced flower beds, mature coniferous and broadleaf trees, extensive manicured lawns, parkland, topiary and a beehive. Located within the Surrey Hills area, the surrounding countryside is predominantly rural in nature and comprises largely agricultural land and woodland of outstanding natural beauty and of great landscape value.

As a Skilled Gardener, you will have the determination and drive to work autonomously and have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. The ideal candidate will have a true passion for plants and gardening and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. He/ She will be dog friendly as the owners have 2 Russian Shephard dogs that are in garden. They would also be happy to assist with additional basic tasks such as fencing.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification combined with good plant and tree knowledge, excellent technical skills and recent experience working on private estates. You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your work load. PA1/PA6 spray certificates would be an advantage and a full driving licence is essential for the role. The ability to operate and maintain a range of garden machinery is desirable.

SALARY: Up to £30,000 depending on experience

LOCATION: Surrey

JOB No: EC18137

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Head of Gardens and Grounds

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Gardens and Grounds to join an incredible private estate that is going through a monumental restoration of the buildings, gardens and grounds. The position is a full time and permanent role and is based in Surrey.

The 500-acre grounds are entirely new, based loosely on the historic gardens that were lost in the 1960’s. Currently in the plan phase, the grounds are being designed to consist of garden areas. A few of those areas are as follows; Forecourt with formal parterre planting beds with hedges and a topiary yew centrepiece surrounded by close cut formal lawns. These beds are intended to have a changing display of bulbs and annual flowering plants to provide year-round interest and will require careful maintenance and regular replanting with the gardeners either ordering in or propagating and growing on the required plants. The grotto entrance will be surrounded by mostly coniferous trees planted to create woodland clump when viewed from the park. Shrub and herbaceous planting above the grotto to frame the sculpture/urn here. The garden walk will be an elegant repeat of shrub and herbaceous ground including planting around the outsides of the garden terrace. The Southern walk becomes part of the Garden terrace with a seat looking back towards the south wing.

The Kitchen Terrace and Pool Terrace planting will be in entirely in large timber planters. Small clipped standard trees surrounded with seasonal annuals. Both terraces will have the same layout, but the Pool terrace is in the shade of the house for much of the day whereas the Kitchen Terrace is mostly in full sunlight. The walled garden will be divided into a quartered layout with a gravel paths on the cross axis and around the perimeter walls. The central area will be a simple meadow and fruit trees with feature arbours in each quadrant. A new ¾ glasshouse will be built to accommodate retained vines. The glasshouse backs onto the potting sheds and there is water and power to the glass house. Heating is by electric heaters set into the retained heating trench. A working area with compost/ bulk materials storage ‘bins’ will be created and fruit cages and a small area of growing beds for cut flowers or similar. Other areas include the summer garden, spring and autumn woodland garden, lake walk with several planting areas on the terraces sloping down to lake, cascade steps, Japanese garden and arboretum woodland which will be a low maintenance area.

The owners are seeking a Head of Gardens and Grounds to join during the in the early stages of the project to play a key role in the design, implementation and future running of the gardens and grounds. He / She will report into and work closely with Estate Manager as well as liaising and working directly with landscape architects during the set-up phase and intermittently. The landscape architects will provide a design guide and management plan for the gardens explaining the design concepts, long term aspirations and maintenance requirements for each area. During set up phase, the Head of Gardens and Grounds will work with the Estate Manager to recruit a team of suitable gardeners and grounds staff, procure all garden equipment and machinery and implement and oversee all the projects onsite.  

The anticipated date for the project completion is April / June 2021 and the family will take residence then. The Head of Gardens and Grounds will implement very high horticultural standards across all the estate gardens, grounds, lakes and golf area.  The successful applicant will carry out day to day management of garden and grounds staff, maintain records, order and control supplies, oversee maintenance of estate machinery, manage and maintain the estate’s water and irrigation system, implement changes and seasonal requirements and assist the estate manager with any ad-hoc tasks.

Applicants will be highly experienced, skilled and professional horticulturalist with excellent plant and tree knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Horticulturalist with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, supported by evidence of the innovative development and implementation of programs of work and long-term garden planning. He / She will have experience working in a similar setting from garden conception through to project implementation and estate operation and management. They will have an eye for enhancing open spaces with attractive planting regimes. Good verbal communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

The position is a 5-day working week but may vary when family are in residence or through busy periods. The salary provided is £45,000 - £50,000 with accommodation. The accommodation provided is a two- or three-bedroom cottage onsite with council tax, water and electricity bills paid by the employer. A discretionary bonus is provided as well as healthcare cover and Pension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Garden and Grounds to create a lasting legacy creating, developing and maintaining the estate with the highest standards.

SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience    
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC17327

If this Head of Gardens and Grounds vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Sole Gardener

Sole Gardener required

Ref No EC14322

A fantastic lifestyle opportunity has arisen near Bramley in Surrey, for a skilled and creative gardener to join a welcoming family on their estate on a live-in basis, and to help with the ongoing development of their garden.  This role would suit well-rounded estate gardener with strong horticultural knowledge and associated academic qualifications.  The full-time permanent position is offered with a generous salary and a spacious one-bedroom flat on site.  A full and cleared criminal background check (DBS/CRB) is required of all applicants.

The property is situated in an idyllic valley in the Surrey Hills and comprises approximately 20-acres overall, inclusive of surrounding fields and woodland.  The family took ownership of the former equine estate less than two years ago and are gradually working towards developing a varied and beautiful garden.  The successful applicant will therefore play a key part in the owners’ desire to undertake a new project each year, with their creative flare and horticultural experience being drawn upon at every opportunity.

The gardens are at various stages of development in terms of planting and design, though large areas are complete and include mixed beds/borders, shrubberies, specimen trees, an orchard with approximately 50 fruit trees, a formal kitchen garden, wild flower meadow areas, a pond with approximately 50 fish as well as waterlilies and surrounding planting, and a swimming pool within a walled garden.  The gardens are framed by native mature woodland which play host to three rare breed pigs, with one section having been recently cleared and planted with various species including 400 foxgloves.  The fields are grazed by sheep, and large trees will be planted in the fields in the near future.  A local Bee expert looks after six hives within an acre of borage.  Machinery on site consists of a 3-tonne digger, a tracked dumper, quad bike, a large ride-on mower, trailers and a range of hand-held garden machinery and tools.  The Sole Gardener will have use of a Land Rover Defender where the need arises and as such, a full driving licence is essential.

Applicants for this role should hold an academic horticultural qualification, ideally at Level 3 or above, with strong plant knowledge and several years’ experience in gardening positions of responsibility on diverse private estates.  Physical fitness and a genuine ‘can-do’ attitude are required alongside competence with general garden machinery.  Experience with chainsaws and chemical spray applicators is desired, though otherwise suitable applicants will not be discounted.  The garden is largely run organically so candidates must have an understanding of organic plant pest and disease management methodologies.  This role offers an opportunity to showcase creative skill and as such, those with a keen eye for plant use and garden design are encouraged to apply.

As this is a live-in Sole Gardener role on a diverse and developing estate, the successful applicant will be asked to remain on site when the family are on holiday in order to provide general security for the property.  Other non-horticultural duties include assisting the owner with moving logs/firewood, checking the Chlorine levels in the pool once per week and the occasional airport drop-off (approximately four times per year).

This role is offered with a spacious one-bedroom flat located within the property and separate from the main house.  The property would suit a single person or couple but is unfortunately not suitable to accommodate children.  Pets will be considered within reason.  The flat is approximately 600m2 and will be refurbished in time for the new gardener to commence work.  The flat is an old oak barn with expansive views along the valley in which the estate sits.  All bills are covered by the employer, including a 500mbps internet connection and VOIP telephone, all utilities, rent and Council tax.  The flat has no garden of its own but the owner is happy to allocate a portion of the field so that the successful applicant can create their own outdoor space if desired.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, qualified and well-rounded estate gardener to take on a new and ongoing project on a stunning private estate alongside a very welcoming and creative family.  A full and cleared criminal background check is required of all applicants.

SALARY:       £25,000 -£30,000 DOE

LOCATION:  Bramley, Surrey

JOB No:          EC14322

If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Sole Gardener

Ref - EC10793

Sole Gardener required

An excellent opportunity has arisen on a beautiful privately owned arts and crafts garden in Surrey.  The partially designed Gertrude Jekyll garden sits within half a mile of the local train station and beside SSSI woodland. 

The formal privately-owned garden is listed and has featured in garden literature over the last 100 years, though it is not currently open to the public.  The property owner contributes on an ad hoc basis when time allows and is now in need of a new Sole Gardener, following the amicable departure of the previous incumbent after 7-years’ service.

The formal gardens encompass 6 acres with a further 5 acres of SSSI woodland.  The gardens have been restored in part to their original structure over the past 20-years and comprise a stunning sunken garden with octagonal lily pond, a walled winter garden, a lime walk and a circular garden with shrubbery.  An original rose garden of one acre, which had fallen into disrepair under previous ownership, has been redesigned by Simon Dorrell and is now fully established.  The gardens contain extensive yew and some box hedging with some topiary, several lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, orchard, three ponds, mature trees and numerous architectural features including bargate walls.  The grounds also include a large greenhouse, cold frames, a potting shed, a workshop, a garden yard and various outbuildings.  The woodland (which was originally a hazel coppice) slopes steeply down to a river approximately 80-metres below the property.  A management plan has been agreed in conjunction with Natural England, the implementation of which has been underway for several years.  

The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of managing large private gardens on their own and of maintaining high standards.  Help may be brought in where necessary, i.e. in response to seasonal demands.  Applicants must hold an academic horticultural qualification(s) at Level 2 or above, excellent plant knowledge and physical fitness, competency with the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery as well as excellent time management skills and self-motivation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a local candidate to join a friendly and welcoming estate and manage a stunning arts and crafts garden autonomously.  The position will suit a physically fit and knowledgeable gardener with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise their workload.  Applicants need not possess a driving licence for the role, but should be living within a reasonable commuting distance.

SALARY:        £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION:  Godalming, Surrey
JOB No:          EC10793

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Head Gardener

Ref - EC10765

An excellent opportunity has arisen on a private estate close to Haslemere in Surrey, for an experienced Senior or Head Gardener to manage two assistants and the 10-acre garden.  This role would suit a qualified gardener with a well-rounded skill set and experience of managing garden staff or volunteers. 

The mature 10-acre private garden is situated approximately 1.5-miles from Haslemere train station and comprises expansive lawns and a tennis court, large herbaceous borders, a wildlife pond and associated planting, a collection of rhododendron, azalea and camellia, and an impressive collection of mature native and exotic trees including a pinetum and surrounding woodland and paddocks.  A greenhouse is used for plant propagation at times, though there is no kitchen garden on the property. 

Applicants for this position should be willing and able to contribute to general estate tasks such as checking the property perimeter/boundaries for fallen trees, necessary repairs work to gates, fences and walls etc. as well as general estate tasks such as cutting logs for the fire (chainsaw operation), checking gutters and drainage.  The ideal candidate will therefore be well-versed in private estate garden management at Senior/Head or Sole Gardener level and will be able to manage assistant gardeners with diplomacy and respect.  Good plant knowledge/identification skills are essential and an academic horticultural qualification at level 3 or above is expected, as are chemical spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and a chainsaw licence (CS30/31) or similar.  Good physical fitness is essential as this is a hands-on, full-time permanent position.  The Head Gardener must be experienced in the safe operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Applicants for this position should have experience in each of the above areas and must be flexible and helpful in their approach to private estate gardening.  Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break.  The position is offered with 20-days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.  Candidates will ideally live within commuting distance of the property as accommodation is not provided.

SALARY:       £32,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION:  Haslemere, Surrey
JOB No:          EC10765

If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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Maintenance Gardener for Natural Swimming Ponds

Ref - D188

Maintenance Gardener for Natural Swimming Ponds required

Our client is the leading company in the construction of swimming ponds and natural swimming pools. 

They offer a range of specialist services in the design, construction and maintenance of swimming ponds.

They are also members of the APL (Association of Professional Landscapers, www.landscaper.org.uk), and part of the Trustmark scheme (www.trustmark.org.uk).

They are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic maintenance operative to take a long-term role in the company, looking after the maintenance of swimming ponds.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in garden maintenance work. Knowledge of water plants and pond construction is an advantage. Prior knowledge of swimming pond construction and maintenance is not necessary.

Good organisational skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills.  The candidate must be able to work as part of a team, but also much of the work will be independent from others so it is essential to be self-driven and work effectively without supervision.  This is an opportunity to get established and take a long-term role working on these innovative and high-profile projects, often working in stunning locations.

Most work is in the Home Counties, but stay-aways will be required, and a fair degree of travel will be involved.

Full manual driving licence essential and a van, phone and maintenance equipment will be provided. Professional appearance required.

Landscaping qualifications and CSCS card an advantage.

References will be required.

Key Skills:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in garden maintenance
  • Good organisational skills
  • Self-driven
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving.

If this Maintenance Gardener for Natural Swimming Ponds vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com

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Business Development Manager - Q151

Our Client has been established for over 20 years, and has been involved in commercial hard and soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. An opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.

Rationale:

Two positions available for Business Development Managers to join the sales team at one of the leading commercial landscape construction companies, to develop new relationships and maximise sales with existing customers and accounts.

2019 was a year of consolidation and subsequently significant improvement for them, so it's a great time to join.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious sales team who will support you in achieving your targets…and they will all help you celebrate hitting them too.

You'll be looking after a sales portfolio of existing clients and accounts so you get a head start rather than having to build your client base from scratch, and the commission you earn from your sales is uncapped.

This is a perfect role for someone with sales and/or account management experience in the landscape construction industry.

Job Description:
  • Building relationships with new and existing customers
  • Identifying new sales opportunities
  • Promoting the company's range of services using phone, email and face to face meetings
  • Account management and customer support for existing customers
  • Smashing sales and growth targets
Key Skills:

The ideal candidate:

  • Has significant experience in landscape construction sales, account management and business development
  • Is enthusiastic, ambitious and wants to develop their sales career
  • Knows about the landscape construction industry in detail
  • Is a confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with new people in person and on the phone
  • Likes to work at a fast pace in a busy environment
  • Loves to celebrate success

If this Business Development Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com

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Landscape Construction Estimator - R022

Our Client has been established for over 20 years and has been involved in commercial hard and soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. An opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Construction Estimator to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.

Rationale:

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated landscaping estimator?

Our client is looking for dynamic people to review incoming enquiries, prepare, process and submit tenders for commercial landscape contracts.

They are one of the leading commercial landscaping contractors, specialising in all aspects of soft and hard landscaping and grounds maintenance. As part of their continued growth plans they are now looking to recruit competent and motivated individuals to join their team of Estimators.

They are looking for people who can bring expertise and experience to demonstrate to them how they can further improve their business.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will work on their own initiative and organise themselves to deliver an effective service delivery including:

  • Analysing clients BOQs and technical specifications
  • Extracting information from tender drawings including taking off quantities both manually and using IT software
  • Compiling bills of quantities
  • Collating quotations to calculate materials, equipment and labour costs
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Utilising several computing packages and online tendering portals
  • Preparing and submitting compliant tenders to meet required deadlines
  • Liaising with other parts of the business to assist in the handover of projects
  • Following up on tender submissions, monitoring and updating the tender index and compiling reports for senior management
Key Skills:
  • Good awareness of tendering and the estimating process
  • A high level of IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
  • Able to demonstrate professional communications at all levels
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • In return for this, you will be working in a professional environment, joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

If this Landscape Construction Estimator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.

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