Gardener

Iconic; Broadway; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Annual TRONC bonus

Healthcare cashback

Training & development

Friends & Family hotel rates

Food & beverage discount

Spa discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Team social events

Job summary

The Lygon Arms Hotel in Broadway is seeking an experienced Gardener to join our Grounds Team. Help maintain our award‑winning gardens, lawns and estate to the highest standards and support guest experiences with beautifully presented outdoor spaces.

Join a close‑knit team, work outdoors through the seasons, and benefit from generous staff perks and ongoing development opportunities at a historic Cotswolds property.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Passion for horticulture and maintaining high standards.
• Physically active role with walking, lifting, bending, digging and other manual tasks.
• Enjoys outdoor work across the seasons.
• Able to work at height and follow safety practices.
• Strong team player with proactive attitude.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out planting, pruning, watering, feeding and seasonal maintenance tasks.
• Assist in producing fruit, vegetables, herbs for hotel use.
• Maintain pathways, courtyards, car parks and guest-facing spaces.
• Carry out grass cutting and turf maintenance.
• Assist with estate improvements and landscaping work.
• Identify and report hazards and safety concerns.
• Operate gardening machinery safely and responsibly.
• Support colleagues across Gardens, Facilities and wider Hotel teams.
• Ensure estate reflects The Lygon Arms’ standards.

Skills

Team player

Health & safety

Independence

Outdoor work

Physically active

Education

Horticultural qualification

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

Join Our Team at The Lygon Arms Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Broadway, often described as the jewel of the Cotswolds, The Lygon Arms Hotel is one of England's most iconic coaching inns. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds, our estate plays a huge part in creating memorable experiences for our guests.

We're looking for an experienced Gardener to join our friendly Grounds Team and help maintain the stunning outdoor spaces that make The Lygon Arms such a special place to visit and work. If you enjoy being outdoors, staying active, taking pride in your work and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• £28,304 per annum
• Annual TRONC (non-contractual) - approximately 3,5k per annum
• Meals provided whilst on duty
• Employee recognition awards
• Cashback healthcare cover following probation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Generous Friends & Family rates across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on food and beverage
• Discounts on spa treatments and retail products
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Team social events, seasonal gifts and much more

About the Role

As a Gardener, you'll help ensure our gardens, grounds and estate are always presented to the highest possible standard. From beautifully maintained lawns and flower beds to guest arrival areas, courtyards and car parks, your work will help create the exceptional first impression our guests have come to expect.

Working closely with the Head Gardener and wider team, you'll play an important role in the ongoing development of the estate, helping to maintain and improve one of the most beautiful hotel environments in the Cotswolds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds and landscaped areas to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out planting, pruning, watering, feeding and seasonal maintenance tasks.
• Assist in the production of fruit, vegetables, herbs and other produce grown for use within the hotel.
• Maintain pathways, courtyards, car parks and all guest-facing outdoor spaces.
• Carry out grass cutting and turf maintenance.
• Assist with estate improvement projects and landscaping work.
• Identify and report hazards, damaged trees and safety concerns.
• Operate gardening machinery and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Support colleagues across the Gardens, Facilities and wider Hotel teams whenever required.
• Take pride in ensuring every part of the estate reflects the standards and reputation of The Lygon Arms.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys being outdoors, likes to keep busy and takes real pride in creating beautiful spaces.

Essential

• A minimum of2 to 3years' professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Passion for horticulture and maintaining high standards.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role involving walking, lifting, carrying, bending, digging and other manual gardening tasks.
• Enjoys working outdoors throughout the seasons.
• Comfortable working at height when required and able to follow safe working practices.
• Strong team player with a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas.

Desirable

• Relevant horticultural qualification.
• Experience working within a hotel, estate, visitor attraction or similar environment.
• Experience using horticultural machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of pest, weed and disease management.

Why Join Us?

At The Lygon Arms Hotel, our gardens and grounds are much more than outdoor spaces. They form part of the guest experience and are a source of pride for the entire team.

We're looking for somebody who shares that pride, enjoys working alongside others and values teamwork, support and a positive working environment. You'll be joining a close-knit team where everyone pitches in, helps one another and works together to create something special every day.