Garden Production Supervisor

The Devonshire Group; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing calendar of events

Onsite gym & swimming pool

Colleague Pass for Chatsworth

Job summary

The Devonshire Group is seeking a knowledgeable Garden Production Supervisor to lead the care, development, and presentation of a diverse ornamental plant collection at Bakewell. This full-time role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning to maintain high horticultural standards for visitors.

You will manage a team of gardeners, trainees and volunteers, foster sustainable planting and biodiversity, collaborate with senior garden leadership on long-term collection evolution, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ practical experience in ornamental or historic gardens
• Proven leadership experience supervising teams
• Commitment to sustainability and biodiversity practices
• High standards and attention to detail in garden presentation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including IT proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead care, development, and presentation of the ornamental plant collection
• Provide hands-on leadership to gardeners, trainees and volunteers
• Collaborate with senior garden leadership on long-term planning of the collection
• Balance aesthetic excellence with climate adaptation and ecological responsibility
• Ensure best practice in plant care, sustainability and biodiversity

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Leadership

Sustainability

Attention to detail

Communication & organisation

Team collaboration

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Garden Production Supervisor

Company: The Devonshire Group

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bakewell

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Plant Collection Supervisor to lead the care, development, and presentation of a diverse and expanding ornamental plant collection.

Over the past decade, the Ornamental Garden has undergone significant transformation, with continued investment in new planting and landscape development. This role plays a key part in maintaining high horticultural standards while shaping a resilient, sustainable, and visually inspiring garden for visitors.

You will provide hands-on leadership to a team of gardeners, trainees, and volunteers, ensuring best practice in plant care, sustainability, and biodiversity. Working collaboratively with senior garden leadership, you will contribute to the long-term planning and evolution of the collection, balancing aesthetic excellence with climate adaptation and ecological responsibility.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 5 days out of 7.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong horticultural expertise with at least 5 years’ practical experience in ornamental or historic gardens, and excellent plant knowledge
• Proven leadership skills, with experience supervising teams, supporting development, and motivating others
• Commitment to sustainability, including knowledge of soil health, climate-adaptive planting, and biodiversity-friendly practices
• High standards and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain exceptional plant health and garden presentation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate plant records
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for sharing knowledge, engaging visitors, and contributing to a positive team culture

In return

You’ll join a supportive and friendly team within a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people.

We offer a range of benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an onsite gym and swimming pool, and a Colleague Pass providing free access to Chatsworth for you and your guests, plus discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops and restaurants. Further details of our benefits can be found here at Working at the Devonshire Group - The Devonshire Group

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Our core values include "Being Inclusive" and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

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