Head Grounds Lead – Naturalistic Gardens

THE PIG Hotel | B Corp; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff accommodation

Discount on food, beverages & services

Meals on duty

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days

Take home goods at cost price

Help@Hand health and counselling

Learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers – dinner withwine

Job summary

The PIG Hotel in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, is seeking a Head Grounds Person to lead the maintenance and development of our gardens and grounds. You will manage day-to-day care of lawns, trees, and borders to reflect the natural, relaxed feel our property is known for.

You will lead a small team outdoors, setting standards and encouraging creativity across the grounds. This hands-on role offers 40 hours per week over five days with perks including staff accommodation, meals on duty, significant

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a grounds or horticultural role, ideally within a hotel or estate environment.
• Strong knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning and machinery use.
• PA1 & PA6 certification (preferred).
• Confident leading a small team and managing day-to-day operations.
• A passion for naturalistic, informal garden design and guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grounds maintenance including lawns, trees, borders, pathways, and general landscape care.
• Plan and implement seasonal garden tasks and schedules.
• Maintain tools, machinery, and irrigation systems, ensuring all are safe and in good working order.
• Welcome guest interaction and be confident answering questions about the gardens.
• Carry out animal husbandry duties (we are looking to increase our livestock!).
• Support with event setups and special garden-based projects.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn maintenance

Pruning

Machinery use

Team leadership

Guest interaction

Education

PA1 & PA6 certification

Job description

The PIG Hotel in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, is seeking a Head Grounds Person to lead the maintenance and development of our gardens and grounds. You will manage day-to-day care of lawns, trees, and borders to reflect the natural, relaxed feel our property is known for.

You will lead a small team outdoors, setting standards and encouraging creativity across the grounds. This hands-on role offers 40 hours per week over five days with perks including staff accommodation, meals on duty, significant