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At Arne Maynard Garden Design we are often looking for really special gardeners to work closely with us and our clients. Mark Read at English Country Gardeners is extremely knowledgeable, personable and really goes above and beyond to seek out the best candidates for our client’s gardens both in the UK and the USA. We trust Mark explicitly in his approach and highly recommend contacting him for your recruitment needs – he is an absolute pleasure to work with.
We used English Country Gardeners to recruit a Head Gardener and more recently another gardener to join our team. On both occasions ECG have been incredibly efficient and provided quality candidates for interviews. The recruitment team are responsive, professional and have made recruiting gardeners effortless.
I have used English Country Gardeners, both as a job applicant and as an Employer, for many years and have always found them responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with. The calibre of gardeners has always been high and a great fit for the jobs advertised.
We are absolutely delighted with the gardener recruited through English Country Gardeners. Their help in forming the brief and selecting a short list demonstrated a real knowledge of the market and was incredibly valuable.
English Country Gardeners assisted me with the process of recruiting two gardeners for two different properties. Sophie Sharpe and her team were extremely friendly, professional and ready to answer any queries we had regarding the process. I would highly recommend English Country Gardeners for any recruiting needs.
What We Do
English Country Gardeners are the specialist employment agency for the recruitment of skilled gardening staff. English Country Gardeners are dedicated to the professional gardener and estate owner. For over 25 years we have been providing our clients with a worldwide specialist search and selection service. English Country Gardeners is firmly placed as the leading agency for the recruitment of permanent professional gardeners.

Latest Filled Positions
P/T Skilled Gardener
Up To £40,000 (Pro rata)
Surrey
An experienced, hands-on gardener has joined a beautiful private estate near Dorking, Surrey – on a 3 days per week basis – to help maintain the gardens on a year-round basis following the annual calendar.
Experienced Gardener
Up To £30,000
Swindon
A highly motivated and Experienced Gardener has joined a beautiful Wiltshire estate – to maintain and develop the 1.5-acre gardens in Swindon.
Sole Gardener
Up To £40,000
Leeds
An experienced Sole Gardener with strong horticultural skills has joined this hidden gem of a garden in Rawdon, Leeds. Tucked away on the South facing side of the River Aire valley, this 6-acre property 4 acres includes maintained paddock and woodland as well as formal mature Victorian garden wrapping around the main house.
Sole Gardener
Circa £30,000 DOE
Hampshire
The successful Sole Gardener will be moving into the beautiful private estate and will assist with their creative input, to complete the re-establishment of the garden.
Head Gardener
Up To £80,000
St Peter, Barbados
An incredible opportunity for an excellent plantsperson and experienced Head Gardener. Our successful candidate has joined a wonderful private estate based in Barbados – taking a leading role in shaping and managing a dynamic & evolving landscape in one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful locations.
Garden Manager
Up To £50,000 + Accommodation
North Yorkshire
As exciting opportunity for an experienced Garden Manager to take the lead on a stunning 55-acre private estate in North Yorkshire. Set within 200 acres of beautiful mature woodlands, open meadows, and peaceful deer park.
Sole Gardener
Up To £40,000
Surrey
A highly skilled gardener is looking forward to working with the owners to manage this incredible arts and crafts garden that has featured in garden literature over the last 100 years in Southwest Surrey.
Head Gardener
Up To £50,000
Hampshire
A rare opportunity for a talented horticulturist who will join a stunning private estate bordering the New Forest – boasting a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. This Head Gardener will take on a large and diverse garden, utilising their full horticultural skillset.
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🌿 Now Hiring: #SkilledGardener (Live-In) – #Wiltshire 🌿
A rare opportunity to join a renowned artist’s private garden in Warminster.
This beautifully designed 1.5-acre space blends traditional English country garden style with bold, creative planting—featuring perennials, roses, wildflower meadow, orchard, forest garden, and more 🌸
Key responsibilities include supporting in the day-to-day maintenance of all areas of the garden, including lawn care, selective weeding with careful management of self-seeding plants, propagation, and precise, informed pruning.
The role also involves contributing to the planning and implementation of new cutting and sand gardens, as well as the establishment and rotation of house and hothouse plant displays.
🏡 A live-in role with rent-free accommodation
🌱 Work alongside an experienced Head Gardener
🛠 Hands-on horticulture + creative planting projects
🐶 Dog-friendly (1 allowed!)
💰 Salary up to £30,000 DOE
Perfect for a passionate horticulturist, seeking to work within a creative and nationally recognised private garden, open to the public on select days.
📍 Warminster, Wiltshire
🕗 8am–4pm (seasonal flexibility)
📌 Job Ref: EC7235
Ready to grow your career in a truly special setting? 📌 Apply today at https://shorturl.at/nNjDJ
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#HeadGardener wanted for #PrivateEstate #Jersey 🌿
🌳A rare chance to lead and shape the gardens of one of Jersey’s most prestigious private homes.
Set across 16 acres of formal and informal gardens - including a walled kitchen garden, woodland, and terraces - this is an opportunity to create something truly exceptional in collaboration with a leading landscape architect.🌿
🌱 Lead, design & develop a garden of distinction
👩🌾 Manage and mentor a small, dedicated team
🌸 Hands-on role with long-term creative vision
🏡 Work within a beautifully resourced private estate
Ideal for an experienced Head Gardener with a refined eye, strong technical expertise, and a passion for delivering excellence. Apply today at https://shorturl.at/eOT6J 🪻
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An exciting opportunity for a #SkilledGardener to join our experienced and welcoming team on a private estate in the Chiltern Hills #Oxfordshire
This family weekend home features herbaceous borders, shrub beds, formal and informal lawns, wildflower meadows, a kitchen garden, and a glasshouse.
Working under the direction of the Head Gardener, the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining the gardens to a high standard while further developing the displays and their horticultural expertise. Projects on the organic wider estate offer excellent scope for horticultural involvement.
What will you be doing:
🌱Propagation, planting, pruning, hedge cutting, mowing, strimming, and seasonal lawn care
🚿Irrigation, staking, composting, and pest and disease management
🪻Maintenance of herbaceous borders and productive gardens
🔨Safe operation of horticultural tools and machinery
🌳Occasional assistance across the wider estate
🌿Liaising with owners and staff to support smooth estate operations
This role offers the opportunity to work within a unique estate environment dedicated to nurturing nature and horticultural excellence.
📌 Apply today at https://tinyurl.com/5fpbp9ue or tag someone who would be perfect for this role!
Ref: EC72347
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🌱 #AssistantGardener Opportunity – #Oxfordshire
Looking to grow your career in horticulture? An exciting opportunity has opened for an Assistant Gardener to join a stunning private garden near Charlbury, Oxfordshire. 🪴
Working alongside an experienced Head Gardener, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a diverse and beautifully maintained garden, managed using organic principles wherever possible. This is the perfect role for someone eager to learn, develop skills, and be part of an inspiring environment.🌱
✨ What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the maintenance of borders, lawns, and hedges
• Planting, weeding, watering, and general garden care
• Assisting with seasonal projects and garden development
• Working in wildflower meadows, orchards, kitchen & cut flower gardens
• Using and maintaining garden tools and machinery
🌿 What we’re looking for:
• Some horticultural or gardening experience
• A passion for plants and willingness to learn
• Positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
📍 Location: Near Charlbury, Oxfordshire
💰 Salary: £30,000–£32,000 DOE
🕐 Full-time position
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and grow within a high-quality garden setting. 🌳
Apply today at 📩 https://shorturl.at/j1Ubf
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🌿#Recruiting : #DeputyHeadGardener #EastSussex 🌿
Join a stunning and diverse garden setting in Lewes, where no two days are the same. From herbaceous borders and rose gardens to orchards, meadows, and lakes, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within a high-standard horticultural environment.
🌱 Role Highlights:
Deputy Head Gardener | Full-time, Permanent | £32,000 + Benefits
Lead, support, and grow within a dynamic gardening team
Work across 20 acres of beautifully maintained, multi-use gardens
Be part of a space enjoyed by staff and visitors during the renowned Glyndebourne Festival
🪻Key Skills & Experience:
• Strong horticultural knowledge & plant care expertise
• Experience with propagation, planting & maintenance schedules
• Team leadership & organisation skills
• Machinery experience (ride-on mowers, tractors)
• Passion for detail and high standards
🐝🌳 What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting team management, planning seasonal work, leading daily tasks, maintaining exceptional garden standards, and contributing to ongoing garden development.
Find out more and apply today at https://tinyurl.com/yywaddy6 or tag someone who would love this opportunity!
EC72303
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#HeadGardener #LiveIn Vacancy
🌿Blarney Castle & Gardens is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to lead the care, preservation, and future vision of their historic grounds. From seasonal planting schemes to long-term landscape development, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a truly unique heritage setting.
🌱 What you’ll do:
• Lead and inspire a dedicated gardening team
• Oversee the upkeep of gardens, woodlands, and water features
• Develop creative planting and landscape plans
• Champion sustainable and innovative horticultural practices
• Help preserve the beauty and legacy of this world-renowned estate
🪻 What we’re looking for:
• Proven leadership in horticulture or garden management
• Strong plant knowledge and a passion for heritage landscapes
• Organised, hands-on, and detail-focused
• A creative mindset with respect for historical character
🏡 What’s on offer:
• 4-bedroom house beside the Walled Kitchen Garden
• A rare opportunity to live and work within a historic estate
• Supportive team and ongoing development opportunities
If you are passionate about shaping one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes? This is your chance.
📌 Apply today at https://shorturl.at/63fg3 or tag someone who would be perfect for this role!
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🌳Gardens & Parklands #Gardener Wanted in #Andover
✨An exciting opportunity to join a growing gardens team on a prestigious private estate on the #Hampshire / #Wiltshire border. 🌿
Caring for formal gardens, parkland, lawns, arboretum planting, wildflower meadows, ha-ha, ornamental lake and specialist tree collections - maintaining the highest of standards across the estate. 🌱🪻🐝
🕒Full-time
💰Up to £35,000 DOE
🪴🌼Does your experience include mowing, planting, pruning, meadow & woodland management? Do you have a passion for high-end horticulture? If so this could be the role for you. 🌳
Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/BvtgF
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