Deputy Head Gardener - Epsom, Surrey

Royal Automobile Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members club in Epsom is seeking a Deputy Head Gardener to support the Head Gardener by managing day-to-day operations and administrative tasks. The role includes mentoring team members, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, and maintaining high gardening standards. Benefits include paid overtime, an annual bonus, complimentary meals, and a generous pension plan. Immediate interview dates available.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Complimentary meals

Birthday day off

European RAC cover

Staff discount in Club shop

Long Service Awards

Interest free season ticket loan

Staff uniform

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous mentoring on horticultural equipment.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Gardener with administration tasks such as plant ordering and planning.
• Support the development of the Gardeners within the Gardens Team.
• Manage record keeping of mandatory training to ensure compliance.
• Ensure planting schemes are maintained to a high horticultural standard.
• Promote high customer service standards amongst the Gardening Team.

Skills

In-depth awareness of health and safety regulations

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literacy including Microsoft Office

Operating experience in both ride-on and hand-held machinery

Education

Horticulture qualifications (diploma or equivalent)

Pesticides spraying licence PA1 and PA6

Land based machinery licence (tractors)

Basic tree inspection

Job description

Job Details Deputy Head Gardener - Epsom, Surrey Job Type : Full Time - 40 hours per week The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with two stunning clubhouses located in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, banqueting, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and their guests.

About the role

The Deputy Head Gardener will support the Head Gardener in the day to day running of the Gardens team and to support with various administrative support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Gardener with administration tasks such as plant ordering and planning.
• Supporting with the development of the Gardeners within the Gardens Team.
• Manage the record keeping of all mandatory and relevant training to ensure continued compliance.
• Assist the Head Gardener with all project work.
• Work as part of a team that strives for excellence.
• To be responsible for the Gardens Department when the Head Gardener is not around.
• To assist with the weekend rota.
• Ensure planting schemes are maintained consistently to a high horticultural standard.
• Ensure full compliance with the clubhouse health and safety policy and ensure requirements are adhered to by all staff.
• Ensuring equipment and vehicles are tested, licensed, and serviced.
• Encourage cross departmental collaboration.
• Assisting with members’ Activity Groups, garden visits, enquiries and promoting a high standard of customer service amongst the Gardening Team.
• Sustainability focused to help improve efficiency and reduce our environmental impact.

About you

• In-depth awareness of health and safety regulations
• Horticulture qualifications (diploma or equivalent)
• Pesticides spraying licence PA1 and PA6
• Land based machinery licence (tractors)
• Basic tree inspection
• Full driving licence
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous mentoring on horticultural equipment
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office
• Operating experience in both ride-on and hand-held machinery

Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club

40-hour week with paid overtime.

Annual bonus.

Complimentary meals provided.

Birthday day off.

European RAC cover.

Staff discount in Club shop.

Long Service Awards.

Interest free season ticket loan.

Staff uniform.

Generous pension ‘Simply Health’ plan with allowances towards health and dental care.

Employee discounts trough ‘Perkbox’ 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Twice yearly staff events.

Club Values – HEARTS

• Heritage – Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club.
• Excellence – Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
• Accountability – Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
• Respect – Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
• Trust – Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
• Sustainability – Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

What to Expect

All applications will be reviewed. Immediate interview dates available.