Head Gardener: Lead Grounds & Design for a Luxury Resort

Foxhills Club & Resort; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Career development

Country Club access

Partner membership after 1 year

Staff dining discounts

Employee discounts platform

Employee assistance program

Anniversary stay

Birthday breakfast

Social events

Free parking

Job summary

Foxhills Collection in Ottershaw, Surrey, invites applications for a Head Gardener to lead our gardening team and oversee grounds management across our luxury estate.

You will design and implement garden plans, supervise seasonal lawn care, monitor plant health, manage budgets, and collaborate with hotel and guest services to maintain the highest standards while ensuring safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum RHS Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture.
• Experience in a supervisory role and/or extensive gardening experience with a proven track record.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate a team.
• In-depth knowledge of plants, shrubs and trees, and their care.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities; manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks.
• Relevant horticulture or landscaping qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the gardening team in grounds maintenance and enhancement.
• Implement seasonal lawn care plans.
• Perform monthly woodland checks and reactive works as needed.
• Develop and implement garden design plans that are aesthetically pleasing and sustainable.
• Monitor plant health and apply pest/disease controls.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of gardening equipment and safety.
• Manage the gardening budget for plants, tools and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet guest and member needs.
• Liaise with departments to minimize disruption to members.
• Proactively respond to department and member needs.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met.

Education

RHS Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture

Job description

Foxhills Collection in Ottershaw, Surrey, invites applications for a Head Gardener to lead our gardening team and oversee grounds management across our luxury estate.

You will design and implement garden plans, supervise seasonal lawn care, monitor plant health, manage budgets, and collaborate with hotel and guest services to maintain the highest standards while ensuring safety and sustainability.