Head Grounds Person - Brockenhurst

THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels); Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff stays - free B&B.

35% discount on food, beverages &

Meals on duty

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days

Take home goods - cost price

Free access to on-demand GP, Physi...

Learning & development courses.

Anniversary vouchers - dinner withwine

Job summary

THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels) in Brockenhurst, New Forest, seeks a Head Grounds Person to lead the maintenance and development of our gardens and grounds. You will oversee day-to-day care of lawns and trees, lead a small team, and ensure the grounds reflect the relaxed, natural feel THE PIG is known for.

This hands-on role requires outdoor enthusiasm, guest-friendly communication, and a passion for naturalistic design.

Qualifications

• Significant grounds/horticultural experience, ideally in a hotel or estate
• Confident leading a small team and managing day-to-day operations
• Strong knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning, and machinery use
• PA1 & PA6 certification preferred
• Comfortable engaging with guests and working outdoors in all weather

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grounds maintenance including lawns, trees, borders, pathways and landscape care
• Plan and implement seasonal garden tasks and schedules
• Maintain tools, machinery and irrigation systems, ensuring safety and reliability
• Welcome guest interaction and be confident answering questions about the gardens
• Lead a small team and manage day-to-day operations
• Support with event setups and garden-based projects

Skills

Team leadership

Lawn maintenance

Plant care

Pruning

Machinery operation

Guest interaction

Education

PA1/PA6 certification (preferred)

Experience in hotel/estate grounds

Tools

Irrigation systems

Tools & equipment maintenance

Job description

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
  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.