Private Estate Head Gardener - Luxury Grounds Lead

GR8 Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-bedroom cottage accommodation

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Head Gardener to manage and develop a prestigious 10-acre private estate in Saint Helier, Jersey. The role focuses on maintaining exemplary gardens year-round and leading a small team of two gardeners, with strong discretion and high standards.

The successful candidate will oversee planting, maintenance, and landscape projects, collaborating closely with the family and house staff on design, colours, and aesthetics.

Qualifications

• RHS qualifications or recognised horticultural training.
• Experience with heritage, formal, or show-standard gardens.
• Knowledge of sustainable and organic gardening methods.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and estate equipment.
• Previous employment within UHNW private households or estates.
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute horticultural operations for the estate, maintaining top standards across seasons.
• Supervise and develop a small garden team of two, with strong people-management.
• Collaborate with the family and house staff on plant/flower selections and discre­tion.
• Maintain and improve garden layouts, planting schemes, and aesthetics throughout the year.
• Oversee irrigation, soil health, pest control, and sustainable gardening practices.
• Ensure privacy, discretion, and impeccable presentation across outdoor spaces.

Skills

People management

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Education

RHS qualifications or recognised horticultural training

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Estate equipment

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Head Gardener to manage and develop a prestigious 10-acre private estate in Saint Helier, Jersey. The role focuses on maintaining exemplary gardens year-round and leading a small team of two gardeners, with strong discretion and high standards.

The successful candidate will oversee planting, maintenance, and landscape projects, collaborating closely with the family and house staff on design, colours, and aesthetics.