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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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🌳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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International Recruitment Service from English Country Gardeners📣
🌺If you are looking for quality candidates, with country estate experience for your international properties, we are ideally placed to help with your candidate search🌿
Trusted for over 35 years to find the highest quality candidates for our clients - operating across Europe, USA & the UAE 🌍
#EnglishCountryGardeners offers personal & dedicated #InternationalRecruitment to help you find the ideal candidate for your position🌱
🍃To find out more call +44 (0)1233 733510, visit https://shorturl.at/g9JMz or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk to request a call back.
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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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#HeadGardener wanted in #Oxfordshire 🌿
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Gardener to join a prestigious private estate near Charlbury, Oxfordshire. 🌳
Set within stunning countryside, this diverse and evolving landscape features formal gardens, wildflower meadows, orchards, kitchen gardens, glasshouses, ponds, and more—all currently undergoing an exciting redesign.🪻🌱
This is a rare chance to take a leading role in shaping a truly special garden, working closely with the Estate Manager and owners to bring a shared vision to life.🍃
✨ What you’ll do:
🐞 Lead and inspire a small gardening team
🌿Oversee all aspects of garden and grounds management
🫛Design and implement seasonal planting & long-term projects
🪴Manage orchards, kitchen gardens, and propagation
🪲Maintain exceptional horticultural standards across the estate
🌱 What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience in a senior horticultural role
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for garden design and plant knowledge
• Hands-on, proactive approach
• Full UK driving licence 🚗
📍 Location: Near Charlbury, Oxfordshire
🕐 Full-time: Monday–Friday (40 hours)
💰 Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
If you`re a skilled and passionate gardener ready to leave a lasting mark on a remarkable estate, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply today at https://shorturl.at/qQ4R
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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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🌿 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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