Head Gardener — Private Estate Garden Leadership

Thedirt; Wales; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arne Maynard Garden Design on behalf of Allt y Bela, a private Grade II-listed estate in Monmouthshire, Wales, seeks an experienced Head Gardener to care for diverse gardens and contribute to ongoing evolution. You will lead planting, pruning, pest control using organic methods, and coordinate garden tours with the team.

The role requires strong horticultural knowledge, event-friendly communication, and the ability to work independently and with contractors.

Competenze

• Strong horticultural knowledge across fruit, ornamentals and vegetables.
• Experience managing private or public gardens to high standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for tours.
• Able to plan and monitor seasonal work with organic practices.

Mansioni

• Maintain gardens to an exceptionally high standard.
• Assist designer Arne Maynard in ongoing development.
• Oversee planting, pruning and weeding.
• Adopt organic principles and improve soil health.
• Grow seasonal vegetables, salads, fruit and cut flowers.
• Lead garden tours and talks.
• Provide regular written and photographic garden updates.
• Maintain records of planting and progress.
• Oversee garden contractors and equipment.

Conoscenze

Horticultural knowledge

Plant propagation

Public speaking / garden tours

IT skills

Driving licence

Team leadership

Formazione

Formal horticultural training

Strumenti

Garden machinery

Descrizione del lavoro

Arne Maynard Garden Design on behalf of Allt y Bela, a private Grade II-listed estate in Monmouthshire, Wales, seeks an experienced Head Gardener to care for diverse gardens and contribute to ongoing evolution. You will lead planting, pruning, pest control using organic methods, and coordinate garden tours with the team.

The role requires strong horticultural knowledge, event-friendly communication, and the ability to work independently and with contractors.