Head Gardener & Garden Design Lead

Horticulture Jobs; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Accommodation possible

Job summary

Batsford Park Estate in Moreton-in-Marsh is seeking an experienced Head Gardener to lead a small team and drive the garden's ongoing development. The role requires strong plant knowledge, horticultural judgement, and the ability to manage design-led projects with an ecological approach.

The successful candidate will oversee production growing, propagation, planning, and scheduling, with a full UK driving license. Salary negotiable and accommodation may be available on site.

Qualifications

• Proven plant knowledge and hands-on horticultural experience.
• Ability to lead and develop a small garden team and coordinate contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; proactive planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the historic garden and team.
• Coordinate with contractors and maintain garden operations.
• Plan, plant, and schedule projects with a long-term vision based on ecological approaches.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Horticultural judgement

Driving licence

Education

RHS Level 3 Horticultural Qualification

Job description

Batsford Park Estate in Moreton-in-Marsh is seeking an experienced Head Gardener to lead a small team and drive the garden's ongoing development. The role requires strong plant knowledge, horticultural judgement, and the ability to manage design-led projects with an ecological approach.

The successful candidate will oversee production growing, propagation, planning, and scheduling, with a full UK driving license. Salary negotiable and accommodation may be available on site.