Lead the care of an eight-acre private estate garden, managing a small team and year-round planting programme.
About the role
Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Head Gardener takes day-to-day responsibility for formal borders, a walled kitchen garden, woodland walk and glasshouse. You will plan the seasonal calendar, manage two assistant gardeners and the garden budget, and work closely with the owners on planting schemes.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the ornamental and productive gardens
- Lead and supervise a small gardening team
- Plan seasonal planting, propagation and cropping
- Maintain machinery, glasshouse and garden infrastructure
Requirements
- RHS Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Proven experience managing a team
- Sound knowledge of ornamental and productive horticulture
- Full UK driving licence
What's on offer
- Pension scheme
- On-site accommodation available
- Training budget
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
