Head Grounds Person

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

Location: THE PIG Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.

Salary: OTE £36,000 p/a inclusive of tronc.

Hours: 40 Hours per week over 5 days

Are you an experienced and passionate horticulturalist with a natural flair for informal, organic landscapes? We're looking for a Head Grounds Person to lead the maintenance and development of our gardens and grounds in the New Forest

As Head Grounds Person, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day care and presentation of our lawns and trees, ensuring the grounds reflect the relaxed and natural feel that THE PIG in Brockenhurst is known for.

You'll lead a small but skilled team, setting the tone for standards, consistency, and creativity across the grounds. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives outdoors, leads by example, and finds beauty in simplicity.

The Role

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in a similar 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
• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable engaging with guests
• A "hands-in-the-soil" mentality - happy to work in all weather conditions

We Are Dedicated To Making THE PIGs An Inspiring, Exciting, And Fun Place To Work And In Return For Your Hard Work You Can Expect Something a Little Different

• Staff stays - free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods - cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our 'What we can do for you' section on our career's webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.