Head Landscape Operative - Gardener

Derbyshire County Council; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Derbyshire County Council as the Head Gardener, where you'll lead a team in enhancing the historic gardens of Elvaston Castle Country Park. This role blends horticulture with heritage, offering an exciting opportunity to enrich biodiversity and visitor engagement in a breathtaking landscape.

Qualifications

• Skilled and passionate about horticulture.
• Experience in maintaining historic gardens.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in maintaining and enhancing the gardens at Elvaston Castle Country Park.
• Combine heritage horticulture and biodiversity to improve visitor experience.

Skills

Horticulture

Leadership

Biodiversity

Job description

Job Description

Head Gardener

Bring history to life through horticulture.

Do you dream of leading a team in one of Derbyshire's most iconic landscapes?

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Head Gardener to take the lead in maintaining and enhancing the Grade II listed gardens and grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. This is a rare opportunity to combine heritage horticulture, biodiversity, and visitor experience.