English Country Gardeners is a specialist recruitment agency and job board for professional gardeners and senior horticultural professionals, working with private gardens, country estates and prestigious properties throughout the UK and internationally. Established in 1989, we have more than 35 years’ experience dedicated to professional gardener recruitment.
We work with private estate owners, Estate Managers, Head Gardeners and other employers seeking experienced professional gardeners and horticultural staff. Vacancies range from Skilled, Experienced and Sole Gardeners through to Head Gardeners, Garden & Grounds Managers and other senior horticultural and estate-based positions.
Our specialist focus has enabled English Country Gardeners to build an extensive network of professional gardeners and horticultural candidates. Alongside candidates actively seeking a new position, we remain in contact with experienced professionals who have specifically asked us to approach them when suitable opportunities arise. These individuals may not be actively searching or applying through conventional job boards, giving our clients access to a wider pool of relevant horticultural talent.
Every garden, estate and appointment is different. Our recruitment team takes time to understand the property, garden, existing team, responsibilities of the role and the horticultural knowledge and experience required. This enables us to recommend the most appropriate recruitment approach and identify candidates whose skills and experience are closely matched to the individual vacancy.
English Country Gardeners provides a choice of recruitment solutions. Our Search & Select service offers a managed recruitment process incorporating targeted candidate search, screening and shortlisting. For senior, specialist or more complex appointments, our Executive Search service provides a more comprehensive and targeted approach. Employers who wish to manage their own recruitment can advertise directly through the English Country Gardeners specialist job board, reaching a dedicated audience of professional gardeners and horticultural candidates.
Our recruitment extends beyond the UK. We support clients recruiting professional gardeners for international private estates and properties, using our established candidate network and specialist knowledge to identify horticultural professionals interested in overseas opportunities.
Throughout the recruitment process, our emphasis is on providing a professional, personal and discreet service. From establishing the requirements of a vacancy and identifying suitable candidates through to interviews, appointment and post-placement support, our team works closely with clients to help achieve a successful and lasting appointment.
Whether you are recruiting a professional gardener for a private garden, appointing a Head Gardener or senior horticultural professional, building or developing an estate garden team, or simply looking to advertise a gardening vacancy to a specialist audience, English Country Gardeners can provide a recruitment solution tailored to your requirements.
