Head Gardener: Grounds & Landscape Leader

Audley Villages; Kintbury; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension (5%)

28 days holiday

Staff discounts across restaurants

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Head Gardener to lead our grounds teams across our luxury village locations. You will oversee planting, lawn maintenance and landscape presentation to ensure exceptional standards for owners and visitors.

We value a hands-on, customer-focused lead who communicates well, manages people effectively and maintains gardens to the highest level. A driving licence and experience in landscaping are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, valid driving licence.
• Experience in landscaping or gardening is required.
• Experience managing people and a team.
• A proactive attitude with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and professional approach with owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the gardening team to maintain grounds and landscapes.
• Water and feed border plants, tubs and shrubs regularly.
• Cut lawn and bed edges on schedule across seasons.
• Keep ponds, water features, paths and drives weed-free and tidy.
• Trim hedges and shrubs as required.
• Rake leaves in winter; prune roses and small trees in winter.
• Maintain a garden log book and report equipment faults.
• Participate in theme events/open days for owners.
• Stock taking as required; use correct tools as instructed.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners and next of kin.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Organised

Team leadership

Hands-on

Motivated by standards

Learner mindset

Empathetic

Reliability

Job description

Audley Villages is seeking a Head Gardener to lead our grounds teams across our luxury village locations. You will oversee planting, lawn maintenance and landscape presentation to ensure exceptional standards for owners and visitors.

We value a hands-on, customer-focused lead who communicates well, manages people effectively and maintains gardens to the highest level. A driving licence and experience in landscaping are essential.