Head Gardener - Leatherhead

Beaverbrook; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaverbrook is seeking a Head Gardener for a historic 400-acre estate in Surrey. The role involves maintaining a diverse 25-acre garden, supervising teams, and ensuring high standards of garden management. Candidates should have relevant horticultural qualifications and experience in estate maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on retail and memberships

Personal development support

28 days annual leave

Pension

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Long Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Staff Accommodation Available

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining exclusive estate gardens.
• Knowledge of pest and disease management.
• Training and supervising gardening teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the 25-acre garden.
• Plan and manage garden maintenance activities.
• Supervise and train gardening staff.

Skills

Garden maintenance experience

Training and supervising teams

Organisation skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Kitchen Garden experience

Pest and Disease knowledge

Woodland Management experience

Education

NVQ in Horticulture

RHS Foundation in Horticulture Level 1

RHS Level 2 or equivalent

PA1 and PA6 Spraying certificates

Chainsaw Certification

Job description

Head Gardener - Leatherhead

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a driven and dynamic Head Gardener with garden maintenance experience keen to continue to develop their skills on a historic, 400 acre private estate in Surrey. The beautiful 25 acre garden is made up of herbaceous and mixed borders with a vast array of ornamental species including an Italian garden, kitchen garden, lawns, wildflower meadows and woodland areas.

Skills required:

• Experience in maintaining exclusive estate and all areas of garden maintenance.
• Training and supervising teams and individuals.
• Organisation and management skills.
• Planning and record keeping.
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, Risk management, COSHH, SOP's, etc.
• Communicating and collaborating with other departments.
• Competent in use of related equipment and machinery.
• Kitchen Garden experience growing fruit and vegetables.
• Pest and Disease knowledge.
• Woodland Management experience (desirable).

Qualifications required:

• NVQ in Horticulture or similar.
• Plant knowledge RHS Foundation in Horticulture Level 1.
• Plant knowledge RHS level 2 or equivalent.
• PA1 and PA6 Spraying certificates (desirable).
• Chainsaw Certification (desirable).

Salary: Up to 42,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience

Shift Pattern:

• This position consists of 40 hours per week.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am -3.30pm, with some variation depending upon the season/inclement weather.
• You will work 1 in 8 weekends (4hrs each day) with a day off in the week, following the weekend.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Personal development support
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave(including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Earn a thank you bonus through our recommend a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniforms
• Free parking
• And other local benefits

**Staff Accommodation Available**