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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 clientβs 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
Sole Gardener
Circa Β£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.
Sole Gardener
Up To Β£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 & Housekeeper
Β£70,000 combined
Gloucestershire
A Head Gardener and Housekeeper couple will be living on-site, playing a key role in maintaining the stunning gardens of a beautiful 17th-century manor estate
Skilled Gardener
Β Β£32,000 DOE
West Sussex
The new Skilled Gardener is going to be part of some fascinating, upcoming projects in this wonderful and horticulturally diverse garden.
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πAn exciting opportunity for a Gardener to join a 30-acre historic estate in Somerset. Featuring a Grade I listed building, Grade II ancillary structures, and extensive Grade II listed park and gardens, the estate boasts an array of picturesque features, including a beautifully enclosed walled garden, tiered lawns, a flourishing orchard, and expansive parkland. π³π
Currently undergoing an extensive restoration, the estate is on a journey to reclaim its grandeur. Once the restoration is complete, the gardens will open to the public on select occasions, providing an opportunity to showcase their beauty and historic significance. πΊπ²
πΏπ± Skilled, knowledgeable and motivated horticulturists, with experience covering all areas of ornamental gardening including formative pruning, irrigation systems and establishing newly designed gardens are encouraged to apply.
Does this sound like you? Find out more & apply at πhttps://shorturl.at/AD6NV
Ref: EC68067
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π£ An exciting opportunity has arisen for a head gardener to work on a lovely private garden near Rugby. The 5 acre garden is part of a 41 acre estate and has recently undergone a full redesign by a well known garden designer. The garden consists of hedging, topiary, perineal borders, a meadow, old oak trees, water features, veg garden with greenhouse and formal lawns. ππ₯
The ideal candidate should have sufficient horticultural knowledge, a passion for gardening and have demonstrable experience managing large estates. Horticultural qualifications would be advantageous, alongside the completion of industry related tickets. You should also have experience growing produce in a kitchen garden. πΏπ³π
Find out more and apply at πhttps://shorturl.at/8lG0A
Ref: EC67867
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We are looking for a #SkilledGardener - with specialist skills in horticulture, ideally, to have gained RHS Level 3 qualification in horticulture or be planning to study to this level - capable of working to a high standard of presentation and with a wide range of gardening skills, including operating machinery and excellent plant knowledge. π§€π³
We would require PA1 and PA6 and to have a full, clean driving licence.
The historic gardens are laid out as a series of walled enclosures round the house. Including a Dower House Garden on the south wing and a water garden on the north. Much of the wider garden was created with the help of #EstherMerton in the 1960βs and includes stunning mature shrubs, trees, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias. πΊ There is an enclosed kitchen garden to the north surrounded by a shelter belt with glasshouses, vegetable beds, fruit cages and a small orchard.ππ
As the house has changed ownership over the centuries, there is a wonderful pastiche of different garden styles. The historic Grade II parkland is small (80acres) with beautiful mature oaks, beech and cedar and a large lake.π³π
What makes this new role excitingπ± " The gardens need rejuvenation. My first twelve months here, as Head Gardener, are being spent on improving the maintenance to raise the overall standard of presentation. We are working to a costed garden management plan. Procurement of new garden machinery, tools and equipment is underway. Repairing the deer fence (by contractors) and revitalising the kitchen garden to become the powerhouse of the gardenβs revival are also in progress. There will be a larger plan over the next few years to remodel areas of the gardens, redesign the planting in the borders and to raise the listing from Grade II to Grade I to be compatible with the house. The C18th Charles Bridgeman designed landscape here is an undiscovered gem that will involve more research to raise its significance." πΏ
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π±Does this sound like you? Find out more & apply today at π https://shorturl.at/S6FSw
Ref: EC68183
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π£ WANTED: A highly motivated and #ExperiencedGardener is sought to maintain and continue to develop a 1.5-acre garden in Swindon, Wiltshire.
The Gardener will be responsible for the outdoors aesthetics, keeping the gardens to a high horticultural standard. You will take responsibility for the general maintenance including mowing, pruning, strimming, hedge cutting, pest control, weeding, planting, and some enhancement. πΏπ
The 1.5-acre garden includes extensive lawns, a lake, mixed beds and borders and mature and young trees. The garden is newly established, and the landscape architects have recently completed a swimming pool. πββοΈπ³πΊ
A full clean driving licence is essential for the role. π
For more information & to apply visit π https://shorturl.at/huXqt
Ref: EC67929
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π£WANTED: Retail Horticultural Manager, @Arboretum - Co. Carlow, Ireland.
As Retail Horticultural Manager, youβll play a vital leadership role in shaping the customer experience, inspiring your team, and creating a welcoming, vibrant garden centre. If youβre a knowledgeable Horticulturist with a flair for retail and a love for engaging with customers, this is your opportunity to cultivate success in a thriving and innovative family-run business. π³πΊ
Key Responsibilities:
πΏTeam Leadership
π§€Organising Team`s tasks & Store Standards
π³Stock Management
π DIY Department Oversight
πCommercial Focus
πΌCustomer Relations & Product displays
πFinancial Management
β Health & Safety
πPlant Care
πΉMarket Awareness
The Ideal Candidate will have Retail Management or Supervisory experience, preferably in a garden centre background or horticultural background; and a Horticultural qualification, with the ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge in gardening and plant care. π
To find out more and to apply today visit πhttps://shorturl.at/rTmvg
Ref: ADV557
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π An exceptional opportunity has become available for an experienced Head Gardener to play a leading role managing and developing the gardens of a charming country estate in the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty near Haywards Heath.
πΏ Set within a secluded 300-acre private estate, this remarkable property offers a stunning tapestry of natural beauty, blending mature woodland, farmland, paddocks, and parkland. At its heart lie 20 acres of meticulously maintained gardens that wrap elegantly around the main residence. π³ These gardens include two well-established ornamental walled gardens, characterised by box and sage hedging, blossoming cherry trees, a pleached beech hedge, herbaceous borders, and a rose walkway to be transformed by the Head Gardener into a more productive market garden.π
The successful candidate will lead a team of four and work in a hands-on capacity to maintain and develop the gardens to an exceptional standard. This position would suit a proactive, and hands-on Head Gardener with a creative flare and an eye for design and detail. A horticultural qualification and / or experience working in a similar setting on a diverse private estate as well as management experience is required. π±π»
The Head Gardener will be joining the Estate at an exciting time, as they will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development and implementation of a garden legacy project. πΏπ
Find out more & apply at π https://shorturl.at/1uVRu
Ref: EC67800
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π£ WANTED: A highly motivated and #ExperiencedGardener is sought to maintain and continue to develop a 1.5-acre garden in Swindon, Wiltshire.
The Gardener will be responsible for the outdoors aesthetics, keeping the gardens to a high horticultural standard. You will take responsibility for the general maintenance including mowing, pruning, strimming, hedge cutting, pest control, weeding, planting, and some enhancement. πΏπ
The 1.5-acre garden includes extensive lawns, a lake, mixed beds and borders and mature and young trees. The garden is newly established, and the landscape architects have recently completed a swimming pool. πββοΈπ³πΊ
A full clean driving licence is essential for the role. π
For more information & to apply visit π https://shorturl.at/huXqt
Ref: EC67929
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π£ An exciting opportunity for an experienced Sole Gardener on a stunning privately owned property near Chipping Norton.
Set within an expansive area of mature woodland of over 100 acres, the house is surrounded by recently created formal gardens of approximately 1.5 acres and comprising expansive lawns, terraced areas with mixed borders and planters with seasonal displays, a swimming pool, and a variety of mature and young trees. π³
The Sole Gardener will be responsible for the full maintenance and care of the property`s outdoor spaces, ensuring that gardens, lawns, and grounds are kept in excellent condition year-round. This role involves a wide range of tasks including planting, pruning, weeding, lawn care, pest control, hedge cutting and seasonal garden planning. Additional non horticultural duties may be required such as security and the alarms, keeping the terrace clean and swept, clearing the gutters and overseeing contractors. π§€πΏ
Working independently, the sole gardener must be skilled, self-motivated, and organised, with good knowledge of horticulture and an eye for detail to uphold the aesthetic and health of the garden and grounds. π±
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the rural location of the property. π
This position is offered with a two-bedroom cottage on site, suitable for a single occupant or couple π‘
Find out more & apply today at π https://shorturl.at/lITl9
Ref: EC67520
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