Head Gardener

Beaverbrook; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Head Gardener at a historic private estate in Surrey. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of extensive and diverse gardens while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in horticulture, excellent organization skills, and a passion for garden management. The successful applicant will receive competitive remuneration and numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Recognized qualifications and development opportunities

Discounted rates on Food & Beverage

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Long Service Awards

Thank you bonus through recommendation scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintaining gardens in exclusive estates.
• Training and management of garden teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of 25 acre garden including herbaceous and ornamental species.
• Plan and manage garden operations, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Educate and supervise gardening teams in best practices.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Team training and supervision

Planning and organisation

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication and collaboration

Equipment and machinery competency

Pest and Disease knowledge

Woodland Management

Education

NVQ in Horticulture or similar

RHS Foundation in Horticulture Level 1

RHS Level 2 or equivalent

PA1 and PA6 Spraying certificates

Chainsaw Certification

Job description

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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.

• 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£45,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience & Annual Member’s Fund Bonus

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.

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:

• Discounts
  on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality
  Rewards App
• 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