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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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📢WANTED Regional Gardens Manager 🌿
Are you ready to shape and elevate some of the UK’s most beautiful hotel landscapes? 🌱🪴🌺🌻p🌼🌷🪻
@HandPickedHotels, are looking for a passionate, experienced #RegionalGardensManager to lead the vision, care, and development of five stunning properties across the #SouthofEngland 🍃
🌳This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on horticultural excellence across the family-owned hotel group - ensuring every landscape reflects a commitment to luxury, sustainability and natural beauty. From historic country houses to coastal retreats, the gardens are at the heart of the guest experience.
🌱 What you’ll be doing:
-Leading and inspiring multi-site horticultural teams
-Overseeing garden restoration, design, and maintenance projects
-Driving sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental best practices
-Managing budgets, contractors, and operational performance
-Ensuring each garden delivers a truly unforgettable guest experience
🌼 What we’re looking for:
-Proven experience in luxury or heritage horticulture environments
-Strong leadership across multiple sites
-Deep plant, soil, and arboriculture expertise
-A passion for sustainability and biodiversity
-Confidence managing large-scale projects and budgets
To find out more and apply today, visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7c28ra
Job Ref: EC72460
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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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🎉Another position filled🎉
We are excited to announced that the position of Horticulturist in Hampshire has been filled!
Our specialist consultants are busy finding fantastic candidates for our Estate Gardener roles.🌿
If you are looking for your next exciting role in horticulture, register online today and check out our latest vacancies at https://shorturl.at/hWgDa🍃
If you have a role to advertise or need help recruiting, get in touch today to discuss your needs with our experienced consultants on 01233 733510 OR email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk 🌳
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🌿#SkilledGardener Wanted for 700 acre #Banffshire private estate #Scotland
🍃Set within the picturesque Deveron Valley, this impressive private estate features extensive formal gardens, manicured lawns, wildflower meadows, and established woodland.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated, and enthusiastic team, working collaboratively to support the ongoing development, enhancement, and meticulous maintenance of the estate’s exceptional grounds and gardens 🌳
🕒Full-time
💰Circa £32,000 DOE
🏡Temporary accommodation can be arranged to help with relocation
This position is ideally suited to a passionate and experienced Gardener - with strong horticultural knowledge and practical gardening experience - seeking a long-term role within a unique private estate setting, with a strong interest in biodiversity and productive gardening🐝🌱
Find out more and apply today at https://tinyurl.com/86n6tuu2
Ref: EC72506
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🌿 A rare opportunity has opened up to join a private Grade I listed family estate in #Herefordshire as a #JuniorGardener.
If you’re passionate about plants, thrive outdoors, and want to be part of an ambitious garden restoration project, this could be the role for you.
🌱 The Role
Full-time (40 hours/week), working alongside an experienced Head Gardener and estate team to help restore and maintain 7 acres of gardens, including a #walledkitchengarden and #arboretum. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, evolving landscape.
What You`ll Need
– At least 2 years’ gardening or groundsperson experience (private estate preferred)
– Strong interest in flowering plants, kitchen gardens & organic practices
– RHS Level 2 (or equivalent experience)
– Positive, hardworking, and team-oriented mindset
– Full, clean UK driving licence
🌳 What You’ll Be Doing
From propagation and planting to mowing, harvesting, and seasonal estate projects—no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in bringing a historic garden back to life.
🌞 The Offer
– Salary up to £30,000 (DOE)
– 29 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
– Long-term opportunity (3+ years encouraged)
– Hands-on experience in a significant landscape restoration project
📍 Rural Herefordshire – live-out position
This role is ideal for someone early in their horticultural career who’s eager to grow, learn, and be part of a regionally important landscape restoration project🪻
📌 Apply today at https://tinyurl.com/2nnrfe83 or tag someone who would be perfect for this role!
Ref: EC72554
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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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🌿#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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