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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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#SkilledGardener wanted for a private estate in the Chiltern Hills.
This family weekend home features herbaceous borders, shrub beds, formal and informal lawns, wildflower meadows, a kitchen garden, and a glasshouse. Projects on the organic wider estate offer excellent scope for horticultural involvement.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
🌱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; and occasional assistance across the wider estate
⚙️Safe operation of horticultural tools and machinery
Find out more and apply today at 📌 https://shorturl.at/VmeBl
Ref: EC71586
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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#SkilledGardener wanted to join our small, dedicated in-house team at the historically significant gardens of a private Grade II* listed country estate in East Sussex, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 🏡
The grounds encompass formal gardens, herbaceous borders, meadows, ponds, a small kitchen garden and a cutting garden. The role also involves the care of minor livestock such as alpacas, pig, swan, ducks and geese.🌺🦢🥬
🍃🌿This is a hands-on, pivotal role for a practical and knowledgeable gardener. You will be responsible for the holistic maintenance and presentation of the gardens and grounds, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standard year-round.
Key Responsibilities:
🪴All aspects of horticultural care: planting, pruning, weeding, propagation, and soil management.
🌳Management of lawns, hedges, and woody areas using appropriate machinery (mowers, strimmers, etc.).
🐌Pest, disease, and weed control.
🌱 Seasonal planning, plant ordering, and nursery work.
⛲Routine maintenance of garden structures, paths, and water features.
🐖Basic animal husbandry for estate livestock.
🐜Working collaboratively to plan and implement projects.
Find out more & apply today at 📍 https://tinyurl.com/5dutv96y
Ref: EC71266
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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@Cultiv8London is looking for a #HorticulturalServicesManger who values the creation of green spaces for building a positive future for people and wildlife. 🐝
🌿The horticultural services department operates as a social enterprise sitting within the charity, and its focus is delivering high quality gardening and landscaping to a wide range of commercial projects within public spaces and domestic clients; offering vocational experience to volunteers and young people. 🌱🌻
Day to day working will generally be undertaken at sites across West London.🍃
🌳As part of the management team you will oversee efficient operation of our garden maintenance as well as
expand the service by seeking out new business and opportunities. This role is for a motivated, energetic person
focused on achieving set targets with the ability to think creatively and inspire others – professionals, apprentices
and community members.
Cultivate London has a commitment to sustainability and prides itself on creating and nurturing vibrant green spaces. We seek a person who can help elevate urban spaces for people and wildlife through careful plant selection and sympathetic maintenance.🌺🪴
Find out more and apply today at 📌 https://shorturl.at/NXuKJ
Ref: ADV581
#Horticruitment recruiting for the horticultural sector since 1989.🌿
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🐝As the environment & climate changes, so too do the demands on professional gardeners - both practical horticultural competencies and emerging capabilities shaped by industry trends, climate change, technology, and evolving client expectations mean that there are a range of new skills emerging and in demand for 2026 and beyond...🌱
Check out our `Skills in Demand` video for some ideas around what may be changing in the professional gardening landscape this year. 🌿
🌳If you are looking for a new professional gardening role, visit https://shorturl.at/2ABYC to register you CV and search our latest roles.
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.
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📢 Seeking: Full time #HeadGardener to manage and maintain the gardens and grounds of a private country house & estate in Overton, Hampshire. 🏡Accommodation available on site.
This is an excellent position for someone who is ready to put their mark on a garden while establishing and managing a new team of gardeners. 🌿
🌱The position will include developing and maintaining 18-acres of lawns, kitchen garden, wildflower meadows and a walled garden. The position also requires the candidate to cover wider estate management responsibilities such as security, machinery/infrastructure maintenance and administration.
Key Duties
📢 Managing and leading a small team of gardeners
Managing the formal gardens 🌿
🌳Cutting lawns; Pruning trees & shrubs
Border and bed management 🌺
🍅 Greenhouse management
Windblown tree management & leaf clearance 🍃
⛏️Managing garden tools & equipment
Managing health and safety (risk assessment, COSHH and staff safety procedures) 👷♂️
🐛Pest control
Security of grounds and buildings🦺
Working with the client and wider country house team
What`s on offer:
💰Salary: £40,000 per annum & pension
Accommodation on site 🏡
📆25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Professional development through training courses and certification
Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm) with occasional weekend work if required.
Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/JcJIV
EC71454
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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📢WANTED #SkilledGardener💰up to £40,000
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and physically fit individual to join a busy #Oxfordshire private estate.
🌺The gardens surrounding the main house extend to approximately 14 acres comprising extensive lawns, pleasure grounds with mature treescape and bulb & wildflower underplanting, kitchen/cut flower gardens and herbaceous borders. 🪻🌿
There is also a Walled Garden with a variety of fruit trees, which alongside the Kitchen Garden and a livestock enterprise, supplies a range of seasonal produce for the house and for events. 🍎🐃
What you`ll do:
Assisting the #HeadGardener and #GardensTeam in the maintenance of the gardens & grounds to include:
o Lawn mowing & hedge cutting 🌿
o Rough cutting & strimming
o Irrigation 🚿
o Herbaceous border and cut flower care🌻🌷
o Kitchen and Walled Garden maintenance and harvesting🥬
You will need a valid Driver`s Licence for this role 🚗
Find out more and apply today at 📌 https://shorturl.at/1lk3d
EC71556
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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📢 Wanted: #AssistantGardener for an attractive and well established garden in the beautiful setting of the Meon Valley, near Petersfield.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Gardener to help with the ongoing development and maintenance of the grounds of this small privately owned 5 acre garden consisting of herbaceous borders, main lawns, kitchen garden and a small orchard.
As an Assistant Gardener you will be a key member of the team work. You will work closely with the Head Gardener on the development and maintenance of the garden and accompanying grounds and you must be able to work both unsupervised and with the Head Gardener. The successful candidate will possess some horticultural knowledge and have experience from previous gardens. The owners are experienced employers who are keen to promote ongoing professional development.
This is a great opportunity for someone to progress their career under an experienced Head Gardener.
Duties to include:
Maintenance and development of borders and beds; planting of perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs.🌷
🪴Weeding, mulching, composting and digging of all borders. Looking after flower pots around the main house.
Propagation of all plants and vegetables in greenhouses; irrigation and watering by hand; pruning and hedge cutting of plants, shrubs and hedges.🌿
🫛🥬Kitchen garden planning and maintenance of fruit and vegetables.
Leaf blowing and maintenance of paths and patios.🍃
🌱Maintenance and cutting of lawns and meadow areas.
Ensuring all out buildings are kept clean and tidy at all times. 🏡
Find out more and apply online at 📌 https://shorturl.at/b6oec
Ref: EC70784
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting for professional gardeners since 1989.🐝
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#SeasonalGardener sought for #PenninghameHouse
Season: March to end of September 🌱🍂
Pay: £26,250 per annum pro rata.
Hours: To be agreed
🏡Accommodation: On-site accommodation can be provided if required
The role:
🪴Assisting with the maintenance and development of the walled garden
🌿🌻Working in and caring for the greenhouses, including propagation and plant care
🌳General garden maintenance: planting, weeding, pruning, and lawn care
🐝🌺Supporting seasonal tasks as directed by the Head Gardener
Find out more and apply today at 📌 https://shorturl.at/PeqrH
Ref: EC71269
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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