Skilled Gardener - A599
An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gardener to join the existing small team on a stunning private estate in Turville Heath, Henley-on-Thames. The position would suit an experienced and qualified gardener with demonstrable experience on private estates.
The traditional English country garden consists of several formal gardens covering 5 to 6 acres, located within a wider 56 acres in Henley-on-Thames. The successful applicant will join the existing team in the upkeep of the formal, walled, sunken and kitchen gardens, cut flowers, soft fruits and large greenhouse. Applicants must be physically fit and confident in the operation of a range of garden machinery.
Candidates should have experience in each of the above areas of horticulture and be dedicated gardeners with the willingness to undertake additional garden estate duties if required. Such duties may include operation of the irrigation system, general soft landscape duties and the provision of assistance to the live-in maintenance person with setting up garden furniture when required for events.
Applicants should be confident and skilled in pruning methods, i.e. of wisteria and roses, and have good horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills overall. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised academic horticultural qualification and well-rounded experience in a similar hands-on role.
Candidates should hold a full driving licence, your own transport for commuting to and from site and ideally, spray tickets (PA1/PA6). A chainsaw licence would be beneficial. The role would suit someone who is hard-working, flexible, with a positive attitude and an ability to follow instructions from a Head Gardener to a high degree of detail. The property owners are involved in the ongoing development of the garden, so you must have excellent attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for gardening and horticulture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate gardener to join a friendly team on a stunning private estate, and to build on their existing skills and knowledge on a daily basis.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Head Gardener - Live Out - Henley-on-Thames - A092
A very attractive opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to take primary control of a stunning private estate in Turville Heath, Henley-on-Thames. The position would suit an experienced and qualified Head/Senior Gardener with excellent horticultural knowledge, demonstrable garden management and supervisory experience.
The traditional English country garden consists of several formal gardens covering 5 to 6 acres, located within a wider 56 acres in Henley-on-Thames. The successful applicant will be responsible for the formal, walled, sunken and kitchen gardens, cut flowers, soft fruits and large greenhouse as well as a range of garden machinery.
Candidates should have experience with each of the above and be dedicated gardeners with the willingness to undertake additional garden estate duties, (i.e. management of irrigation, general soft landscape management and the provision of assistance to the live-in maintenance person with setting up garden furniture) when required.
Applicants should also be confident and skilled in pruning methods, i.e. of wisteria and roses, be physically fit with good horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised academic horticultural qualification and well-rounded experience as a Senior/Head Gardener in a private estate setting.
Applicants should hold a full driving licence, your own transport for commuting to and from site and ideally, spray tickets (PA1/PA6). A chainsaw licence would be beneficial. The role would suit someone who is hard-working, flexible and methodological in their work with a positive attitude and a diplomatic approach to staff direction and supervision. The property owners are enthusiastic and involved in garden developments and will therefore expect regular updates in relation to your planned work and progress.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate Head Gardener looking for a rewarding role on a beautiful private estate, working for interested and friendly clients.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com
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Garden Centre Manager - H216
A dedicated Garden Centre Manager is required to join a small group of Garden Centres who take pride in sourcing and offering top quality and where possible British plants at affordable prices as well as a wide range of garden sundries, gifts and leisure goods.
Do you have previous experience at Garden Centre Manager level with a good knowledge of horticulture?
Can you multi task in line with the business needs?
Are you focused to offer the very best in customer sales and service?
Key points:
- Presentation and displays of a wide range of goods
- Leading a team of staff by example with a hands-on approach
- Driving sales in both the plants and gardening departments
- Monitoring and analysing sales reports
- Delivering excellent customer sales & service throughout all departments
Must haves:
- A good understanding of successful garden centre retailing
- An eye for detail with good attention to detail in all areas of the business
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Be focused to achieve great sales
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude to all daily tasks
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Experienced Gardener (Live out) - North Oxfordshire - EC4415
Experienced Gardener required in North Oxfordshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate gardener to showcase their skills on a prestigious Tom Stuart Smith garden in Oxfordshire. The 74 acre property contains beautiful gardens, including a woodland garden for which the successful candidate will be responsible. The position would suit a knowledgeable gardener with good plant knowledge and excellent attention to detail. Applicants will ideally have at least five years’ experience working on private estate gardens, though less experienced gardeners will also be considered.
The historic 74 acre property boasts an arboretum and surrounding parkland with two large lakes, a lake garden, sunken garden, woodland and a woodland garden. A 2 acre walled garden and extensive herbaceous borders are also managed by the team of nine gardeners, under the management of the Head Gardener. The gardens are maintained to the highest standard and as such, applicants should be able to demonstrate impeccable attention to detail and a genuine passion for horticulture.
The successful applicant will have sole responsibility for the newly-designed two acre woodland garden; a classic Tom Stuart Smith design containing 23,000 perennials, 40,000 bulbs and a variety of species (rodgersia, selinum, iris, eupatorium, thalictrum, epimedium, ferns, euphorbia, grasses, gallium, aster and many others). The role will require a good plants person to ensure plant maintenance and health via feeding, weeding, mulching and general upkeep to the highest standard.
This is a hands-on role, so you must be physically fit and able to work for long periods on your own when required, and be able to prioritise your workload. In return for your commitment and dedication, a generous salary is offered as well as a pension scheme and discretionary bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard-working and enthusiastic gardener to be part of a close-knit team on a very prestigious estate on a permanent full-time basis.
Summer hours of work are 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 – 16:00 on Friday between March and November. Winter hours are 08:00 – 16:00 between November and March.
SALARY: Up to £25,000 DOE
LOCATION: North Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC4415
If the Experienced Gardener position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Sole Estate Gardener - Live In - EC4285
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a skilled estate gardener to take ownership of a beautiful private garden in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. The position would suit a qualified, experienced and well-rounded horticulturist with good physical fitness and a willingness to undertake some general estate duties; inside the house, organisation of repairs and maintenance, in addition to overall management of the garden.
The three acre formal garden is set within 140 acres of land, 80 acres of which are rented out for agricultural purposes. The garden comprises of formal lawns and hedges, a box parterre, mixed beds and borders, roses, water features, an orchard, tennis court, a small greenhouse and a wild flower area in the making. There are several paddocks, mown paths, many hedges as well as gates and fences and buildings to maintain. An indoor pool will require basic maintenance, as will 10 acres of established woodland. A newly planted woodland will also require basic weed control.
Two horses, two sheep, two dogs and four hens are the responsibility of the groom. The new recruit will carry out their basic care on the groom’s two days off per week and during their holidays. The successful applicant’s days off will therefore be Sunday and Monday. Bees may be kept on site in the future. All garden machinery is provided including a Kubota tractor and trailer, ride-on mower, pedestrian mower, hedge cutters, strimmers etc. so applicants must be well-versed in the operation and basic maintenance of such equipment.
Applicants should hold an academic horticultural qualification and have extensive hands-on experience, including in the operation of chainsaws and spray equipment. Pest control is ongoing so applicants must not be averse to the control of mice, rats, magpies, foxes, pigeons and squirrels in principle. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have their own transport as the estate is in a rural location and occasional driving duties may be required. An estate vehicle (Land Rover Discovery) is provided for work purposes and for station and airport runs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced estate gardener to live and work on a beautiful private property in Oxfordshire. The estate owners are passionate about their garden and are genuinely enthusiastic about the prospect of sharing their garden with a knowledgeable and experienced plants person.
A small one bedroom flat, adjacent to the main house is provided on site; suitable for a single person or couple, though unsuitable for children. One dog is welcome though cats are not due to the abundant bird population on site. A generous salary is offered in addition to the accommodation and holidays. Rent, Council Tax, electricity, water, gas and sewage treatment are all paid for by the client.
SALARY: Up to £25,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: Chinnor, Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC 4285
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Landscape Foreman - E119
Our Client is a prestigious established design and landscaping company who are passionate about horticulture and landscaping with nature and one of Oxfordshire’s leading garden design, landscaping and maintenance companies. They manage beautiful town and country gardens and an estate garden of particular historic note. The company continues to develop their portfolio and require a landscape foreman to join their team in managing some of the exceptional gardens in the area to the highest of standards. They have a vacancy for a Foreman to lead in the construction of hard and soft landscaping tasks and managing a team.
Key points
The objective of this role is to manage individual landscaping projects on site, including the construction of a range of hard and soft features of a garden design, on time, on budget and to the level of quality set by the designer.
The main duties of this position are to lead in the construction of hard and soft landscaping tasks including –
- Mark out site, set levels, prepare foundations
- Prepare bases, including the use of ready mixed concrete and supervise and/or use a wacker plate
- Lay paving slabs, dry, semi-dry and wet point
- Build brick and stone walls, steps and other features
- Frame up and construct decking, close board and panel fencing
- Excavate, construct, line and dress water features
- Prepare ground for turf, including setting of levels, even compaction of ground and correct laying
- Prepare soil and beds for planting, correct plant handling, identification and basic maintenance
- Operate machines in the course of hard and soft landscaping duties
- Undertake specific tasks set by manager
- Maintain clean and tidy tools and equipment at all times
Must haves
- Hard and soft landscaping skills required for above duties
- Use of 360-degree excavator, dumper, rotavator, grinders, disc cutter, circular saw
- Staff management, training and motivation
- Minimum of 5 years practical experience or 3 years practical experience plus formal qualification in Landscaping
- Certificates in use of chainsaw
- Full, clean driving licence with trailer towing qualification
This position comes with an excellent list of benefits.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Gardener - Live Out - Oxfordshire - E108
A new opportunity has arisen in Oxfordshire for a skilled Gardener to join a prestigious, established company managing beautiful town and country gardens and an estate garden of particular historic note. The company is continuing to develop their portfolio and this is a good time to join an expanding team of gardeners managing some of the exceptional gardens in the area to the highest of standards.
The appointed person will mainly work in a team of two undertaking high end garden care alongside the landscaping team. You will implement design projects and master planting schemes whilst working alongside an award winning Chelsea designer on a number of projects that have been commissioned.
Requirements for the role:
- Recognised horticultural qualification
- Good level of all round horticultural knowledge
- Ability to work in a team and also on your own when required
- Provide appraisals of garden and advice clients
- Motivation and pride in maintaining a consistently high standard of work
- Excellent communication skills
The company provide a training budget for each staff member and own training and development plans through regular reviews linked to development plans and pay reviews.
Employees are provided with 22 days holiday + bank holidays, company uniform and PPE.
If you have a passion for horticulture and wish to join a successful company that can and will take your career to the next level, please do not hesitate to contact us.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out
SALARY: Up to £22,000 DOE
LOCATION: Oxfordshire
JOB No: E108
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Head Gardener - EC4097
A superb opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hands-on Head Gardener to manage 11 acres of grounds of a Grade 2 listed house in central Oxfordshire. The estate consists of substantial formal walled cutting gardens, an abundance of box and yew hedging, herbaceous borders, lawns, orchard, ponds, greenhouses and outbuildings. This historically important garden has an Italian influence, and is currently being restored and developed in conjunction with garden designers.
The owners are looking for a passionate plants person with a minimum RHS level 2 qualification, supported by a minimum of 5 years gardening experience. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of propagation, planting, maintenance and plant care, and a keen eye for detail and order. The position will be responsible for the provision of plants and cut flowers for the house.
There are currently two experienced gardeners in place so the successful candidate should have experience of working as part of a team, and proven ability to negotiate with contractors and suppliers.
You will need to drive for this role and have your own car. There is also an estate vehicle. You will an excellent command of English, be fit and active and an enthusiastic self-starter.
Hours are seasonal and by arrangement.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation of a one bedroom cottage in a nearby village can be provided. Sorry no pets.
SALARY: Salary will be in the range of £25,000 - £35,000 DOE and accommodation provision.
LOCATION: Central Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC4097
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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Operations Manager - C578
Our client has been established for 70 years renowned for quality and style in gardening with high end leisure and home.
Do you have a solid background in retail, customer service and events?
Do you have knowledge of health and safety regulations?
Can you multi-task to ensure smooth daily operations?
Key points
•Assist with day to day health and safety of the centre
•Administration management for centre operations and events
•Communicate regularly with the departmental team
•Promote the importance and benefits of effective team working
•Working with the General Manager ensuring company policies are adhered to
Must haves
•A sound background in garden centre retail or similar
•Able to demonstrate good people management skills
•Be familiar with health and safety in the work place
•Able to multi task to ensure effective daily operations of the business
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - A599
An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gardener to join the existing small team on a stunning private estate in Turville Heath, Henley-on-Thames. The position would suit an experienced and qualified gardener with demonstrable experience on private estates.
The traditional English country garden consists of several formal gardens covering 5 to 6 acres, located within a wider 56 acres in Henley-on-Thames. The successful applicant will join the existing team in the upkeep of the formal, walled, sunken and kitchen gardens, cut flowers, soft fruits and large greenhouse. Applicants must be physically fit and confident in the operation of a range of garden machinery.
Candidates should have experience in each of the above areas of horticulture and be dedicated gardeners with the willingness to undertake additional garden estate duties if required. Such duties may include operation of the irrigation system, general soft landscaping and the provision of assistance to the live-in maintenance person, e.g. setting up garden furniture prior to events.
Applicants should be confident and skilled in pruning methods, i.e. of wisteria and roses, and have good horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised academic horticultural qualification and well-rounded experience in a similar hands-on role.
Candidates should hold a full driving licence, your own transport for commuting to and from site and ideally spray tickets (PA1/PA6). A chainsaw licence would also be beneficial. The role would suit someone who is hard-working, flexible, with a positive attitude and an ability to follow instructions from a Head Gardener. The property owners are involved in the ongoing development of the garden, so you must be presentable, have excellent attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for gardening.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate gardener to join a friendly team on a stunning private estate, and to build on their existing skills and knowledge on a daily basis.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener 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 vacancy will have been unsuccessful.