Please see below a couple of templates that will hopefully provide you with a starting point if you are unsure of how to start writing a CV or a Cover Letter together. If you require further advise please contact us.
CV & Cover Letter Templates
CV template
Your CV is the first part in making a good impression to a potential employer, a good CV will considerably increase your chances of being considered for the role that you have applied for. The Template will assist in what information needs to be included in the CV and what needs to be left out!
Cover letter template
A cover letter is not always required when applying for a new position but can certainly assist in giving a potential employer greater detail about your skills and experiences that specifically relate to the role you are applying for. Our template is a guide as to how to put a cover letter together.
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Register with English Country Gardeners! By providing us with your job search criteria and a current CV, we will be able to send you details of the latest professional gardening vacancies and be better placed to start searching for your new position.
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CV & cover letter templates
English Country Gardeners has over 30 years' experience recruiting for the professional gardener. To assist candidates, present their experience and qualifications we have provided CV and Covering Letter templates to aid this important part of the job search.
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Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. English Country Gardeners has put together a complete list of all the latest courses available.
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English Country Gardeners have been having their say appearing in the Professional Gardeners Guild - The Journal as well as writing about topics such as 'The Diversity of Gardens' and 'Environmental Gardening' within Great Little Breaks.
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🌿 #Head Gardener | Exceptional Private Estate Opportunity
📍 Cheshire
💷 £45,000 + Benefits
We're seeking an experienced and visionary Head Gardener to oversee the development and management of a newly established two-acre garden designed by renowned garden designer Alistair Cameron. Help shape, nurture and develop one of the region's finest private gardens.
🌸 Formal gardens and ornamental planting
🌳 Specimen trees and lawns
🍅 A productive walled garden and greenhouse
🌿 Year-round fruit, vegetable, herb and cut flower production
🦋 More than 200 acres of countryside, meadows, woodlands, ponds and wildlife habitats
Work closely with the owners and designers to refine planting schemes, guide the garden's long-term evolution and contribute to an ongoing programme of biodiversity enhancement and environmental stewardship.
Combine horticulture, conservation and creativity; and leave a lasting legacy across multiple landscapes.
📩 Find out more and apply today at shorturl.at/Ebbt0
Ref: EC73721
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🌿 Experienced #RHS #Gardener wanted | #Surrey | Up to £35k DOE
If you are passionate about plants and have experience maintaining formal gardens, topiary, roses, and generally creating immaculate outdoor spaces - this could be the ideal role for you. This is a rare chance to join a prestigious family-owned estate in 📍 Englefield Green, Surrey.
✨ Work across stunning formal gardens, herbaceous borders & newly developed landscapes
🌹 Maintain beautiful rose gardens & intricate topiary
🚜 Use specialist machinery + manage irrigation systems
🤝 Join a passionate, skilled horticultural team
💷 Salary up to £35,000 DOE + discretionary bonus
🚗 Full UK driving licence is required
Perfect for a proactive and positive RHS-qualified gardener (or similar experience) with PA1/PA6 certifications and a sharp eye for detail. The ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team is key, as is a dedication to maintaining exceptional horticultural standards. 🪻🍃
To find out more and apply today at shorturl.at/kLLls
📌 Job Ref: EC71848
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🌿 #Head Gardener | Exceptional Private Estate Opportunity
📍 Cheshire
💷 £45,000 + Benefits
We`re seeking an experienced and visionary Head Gardener to oversee the development and management of a newly established two-acre garden designed by renowned garden designer Alistair Cameron. Help shape, nurture and develop one of the region`s finest private gardens.
🌸 Formal gardens and ornamental planting
🌳 Specimen trees and lawns
🍅 A productive walled garden and greenhouse
🌿 Year-round fruit, vegetable, herb and cut flower production
🦋 More than 200 acres of countryside, meadows, woodlands, ponds and wildlife habitats
Work closely with the owners and designers to refine planting schemes, guide the garden`s long-term evolution and contribute to an ongoing programme of biodiversity enhancement and environmental stewardship.
Combine horticulture, conservation and creativity; and leave a lasting legacy across multiple landscapes.
📩 Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/Ebbt0
Ref: EC73721
Please share this post., if you know someone who would be perfect for this role.
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌿
#Gardener #GardeningJobs #HorticultureJobs #PrivateEstateJobs #HorticultureCareers #NowHiring #ProfessionalGardenerJobsNearMe #JobsNearMe #EstateGardenerJobs #HorticultureJobs #GardenerRecruitment #JobOpportunity #ApplyNow #HorticultureCareers #GardenDesign #HorticultureProfessionals #GardenerJobs #SoleGardener #CheshireJobs #GardeningJobsInCheshire #GardeningCareers #PrivateEstateJobs #EstateGardener #KitchenGarden #Biodiversity #Conservation
🌿 Experienced #RHS #Gardener wanted | #Surrey | Up to £35k DOE
If you are passionate about plants and have experience maintaining formal gardens, topiary, roses, and generally creating immaculate outdoor spaces - this could be the ideal role for you. This is a rare chance to join a prestigious family-owned estate in 📍 Englefield Green, Surrey.
✨ Work across stunning formal gardens, herbaceous borders & newly developed landscapes
🌹 Maintain beautiful rose gardens & intricate topiary
🚜 Use specialist machinery + manage irrigation systems
🤝 Join a passionate, skilled horticultural team
💷 Salary up to £35,000 DOE + discretionary bonus
🚗 Full UK driving licence is required
Perfect for a proactive and positive RHS-qualified gardener (or similar experience) with PA1/PA6 certifications and a sharp eye for detail. The ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team is key, as is a dedication to maintaining exceptional horticultural standards. 🪻🍃
To find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/kLLls
📌 Job Ref: EC71848
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#SkilledGardener job available at beautiful prestigious #Berkshire estate 🌿
To find out more, call Sophie Sharpe on 01233 7335100 or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Ref: EC73540 🌺
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🪻🐝
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🪻📣An exciting opportunity has opened for an #EstateGardener to join a dedicated team at @FarleyHall in #Berkshire.
Set within the Berkshire countryside near Reading, the estate spans more than 1,000 acres of picturesque farmland, riverside landscapes, woodland, parkland and commercial enterprises. The gardens themselves include extensive lawns, mature trees, ornamental planting, vegetable and fruit gardens, water features and traditional walled gardens.🌿
🌳The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance, upkeep and ongoing restoration of the Hall gardens and wider estate grounds to an exceptionally high standard.✨
If you’re passionate about horticulture, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in high standards, this could be the perfect role for you.🪴
📍 Near Reading
🌱 Varied, rewarding role
📈 Training & development opportunities
To find out more and apply today, 📌visit https://shorturl.at/MS7qu
Ref: EC73088
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Gardener Required | Berkshire 🌿
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Gardener to join a beautiful private estate near Hungerford, Berkshire.🌳
Designed by renowned landscape designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd, this stunning 4-hectare garden and parkland features formal and informal herbaceous borders, ponds, lawns, glasshouses, vegetable gardens, and wildflower areas.🌼
🪴Working closely with the Head Gardener as part of a small and supportive team, you`ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of horticulture, including:
🌿 Garden maintenance
🌱 Planting and propagation
🌹Pruning and cultivation
🥕 Vegetable production
⛏️Operating gardening machinery and tools
Whether you`re looking to build on existing experience or further develop your horticultural career in a prestigious private estate setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow.🌺🐝
💷 Salary: £30,000–£35,000 DOE
📍 Near Hungerford, Berkshire
🎓 Training provided
📅 Closing Date: 25th June 2026
If you have a genuine passion for horticulture and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we`d love to hear from you.🪻
📩 Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/DgjMR
Ref: EC73500
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https://shorturl.at/IVVNH
🌱 🌿 Head Gardener | Prestigious Private Estate | Guernsey 🌊
💷 £65,000 per annum
📍 Guernsey, Channel Islands
🏡 Accommodation Available
A truly exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced horticultural professional to take ownership of a remarkable 28-acre private estate in Guernsey🌺🪴
This is far more than a traditional Head Gardener role. You`ll be responsible for leading the ongoing development, management and evolution of one of the Channel Islands` most distinctive private estates, working closely with the Estate Owner and Garden Designer to bring ambitious horticultural visions to life.
The estate features an extraordinary diversity of gardens and landscapes, including:
🌸 South African Garden
🍏 Heritage & Cider Orchards
🌾 Wildflower Meadow
🌳 Woodland
🥕 Productive Kitchen Garden
🌹 English Country Garden
🌺 Specialist Orchid Collection
💐 Cut Flower Gardens
🏡 Greenhouse Facilities & New Greenhouse Development
🌿🌼You`ll combine hands-on horticultural expertise with strategic planning, project management and leadership responsibilities, ensuring the estate is maintained to the highest possible standard.
This role offers the rare opportunity to work across an exceptionally varied horticultural environment while championing sustainability, biodiversity and environmentally responsible gardening practices.🐝🪻
📩Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/zWI1B
Ref: EC73285
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If you are a professional gardener looking for your next exciting role, register your CV with us today 📌 https://shorturl.at/kGXCs 🌳
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌱
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🌿 Senior Gardener | Lewes, Sussex 🌿
💷 £45,000–£50,000+ DOE
⏰ Full Time | Part Time Considered
Are you an experienced gardener with a passion for biodiversity, organic growing & sustainable gardening practices?🪻🐝
A rare opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and environmentally conscious Senior Gardener to take responsibility for the management and maintenance of a beautiful private estate near Lewes, Sussex.
Set within approximately 19 acres, you`ll oversee the care and presentation of 10–15 acres of gardens and grounds, working independently while coordinating external contractors when required. 🍃
🌱 Managing and maintaining the estate gardens and grounds
🥕 Overseeing an organic kitchen garden and seasonal vegetable production
🌿 Caring for lawns, hedges, borders and planted areas
🦋 Promoting wildlife-friendly and chemical-free gardening practices
🤝 Coordinating specialist contractors and estate works
This role would suit a highly skilled gardener with proven experience in a senior gardening or estate gardening position, who enjoys taking ownership of a garden and helping it thrive in harmony with nature.
📩 Find out more and apply today at https://tinyurl.com/4t6c4y9t
Ref: EC73497
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