Head Gardener – Luxury Estate Grounds Lead

Quest Employment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday: 28 days

Staff discounts across F&B and hotel

Spa discount

On duty meals

Staff events & referral bonus

Job summary

Quest Employment is seeking a Head Gardener for a luxury Georgian country house hotel estate in Hertfordshire. You will lead the design, management, and year‑round upkeep of the 12‑acre grounds, working with hotel ownership on long‑term development and coordinating a small team to maintain exceptional grounds and a premium guest experience.

The role focuses on horticultural care, garden design, budget oversight, health and safety, and collaboration with external contractors to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years gardening experience, with supervisory exposure in luxury settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee care programs for plants/trees, landscaping projects, irrigation, border care.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Team leadership

Garden design

Propagation & soil management

Budget management

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

PA1/PA6 spraying certificates

Chainsaw license

Tools

Spraying certificates PA1/PA6

Chainsaw license

Job description

Quest Employment is seeking a Head Gardener for a luxury Georgian country house hotel estate in Hertfordshire. You will lead the design, management, and year‑round upkeep of the 12‑acre grounds, working with hotel ownership on long‑term development and coordinating a small team to maintain exceptional grounds and a premium guest experience.

The role focuses on horticultural care, garden design, budget oversight, health and safety, and collaboration with external contractors to deliver