Head Gardener – Luxury Estate Grounds Lead

Quest Employment

St Albans

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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