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Founded in 1989, English Country Gardeners is a family-run company built on openness, honesty, and a personal approach. With a wealth of experience recruiting for estates throughout the UK and overseas, we specialise in placing permanent professionals at every level β from Head of Gardens & Grounds and Estate Managers to Head Gardeners, Junior Gardeners, and Under Gardeners, whether full-time or part-time.
To meet the varied staffing needs of estates across the UK and overseas, English Country Gardeners offers three tailored recruitment services β Search & Select, Executive Recruitment, and our comprehensive International Recruitment service.
English Country Gardeners is proud to be a leading recruiter of professional gardeners, supported by a well-established job board that helps us attract exceptional candidates. Employers are also able to post their own vacancies and manage them with ease through a personalised dashboard.
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Each job advert giving employers varying levels of exposure over a 4-week listing. With several ways to hire and a reputation as the leading site for skilled gardening staff, English Country Gardeners is the trusted choice for estate and horticultural recruitment.
Success Stories
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….
I contacted English Country Gardeners in a state of panic after our gardener left, and within 3 weeks an eminently suitable replacement had been found, after a series of interviews…
Parham successfully retained English Country Gardeners to recruit a Head Gardener in 2009, and have now done so again in 2019. This is because they have given sound, sensible advice….
If you are looking for a gardener, you couldnβt do better than speak to Mark Read at English Country Gardeners who has a wide range of names on his books…. “
English Country Gardeners came highly recommended, and Sara did not disappoint. Β She took the time to really understand our situation, requirements and objectives.
Painshill is a unique 18th Century English Landscape and we have used English Country Gardeners to source staff to maintain this living work of art.
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π’ An exciting opportunity for an experienced #HeadGardener for an historic grade 2* listed, 30-acre Private Estate. The owners are seeking a professional and dedicated lead to take the gardens to their next stage of development.
π‘This role is offered as LIVE IN or LIVE OUT with accommodation provided, close to the estate.
The owners would consider a couple, ideally with the Head Gardenerβs partner offering full time assistance in the house and/or gardenπ
πΏThe Estate is sympathetic to its heritage and reflects the artistic interests of the owners. The gardens feature a number of sculptural, architectural, and natural viewpoints.
The Head Gardener is required to take the lead and develop a skilled team to revitalise the impressive series of garden features, including:
πΏFormal parterres, hedges, topiary centrepieces & close-cut formal lawns
πΉRose beds, borders, and rose arch walkway
β²Walled βShow Gardenβ surrounding the orangery with a contemporary water feature
π₯¬Kitchen garden; and enclosed courtyard garden
π Impressive Alitex designed glasshouse with central tropical display area, propagation wing and potting shed
πͺ΄Large planters for seasonal and mature plantings
π³Parkland and lake complemented by mature trees; as well as an orchard with heritage fruit trees surrounded by bulb-rich meadow
To find out more about this exciting role, visit π https://shorturl.at/hsoHu πΏ
Ref: EC70700
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting for professional gardeners since 1989.π
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π’ An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Gardener on a 600 acre privately-owned estate near Downham Market, Norfolk π³
The gardens comprise approximately 2 acres of formal gardens; lawns surrounding the main house; and a further 3 acres of wooded parkland. Within the garden area is a grade II listed sunken formal garden, a walled kitchen garden growing primarily flowers but with a variety of fresh produce, a rose garden and a pool gardenπΏππ±
The gardens are set within a wider estate of arable fields, woodland, fishing lakes and grass paddocks used for horse liveryπ
The Head Gardener will be hands on and responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all aspects of the garden. Key responsibilities will include planting, lawn maintenance, pruning, hedge-trimming, weeding, watering, upkeep of driveways and maintenance of garden machinery. In addition the role will require liaising with tenants, contractors and horse liveries from time to time.πͺ΄
π‘The position includes a two-bedroom cottage with its own small garden, adjacent to the main house. The accommodation will be provided rent and council tax free.
π Couples role of Head Gardener & Under-gardener/Housekeeper could be considered.
For more information and to apply today visit π https://tinyurl.com/b3ydus5n
Job ref: EC70652
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WANTED: #HeadGardener based in #Edinburgh
@StephenOgilvieLtd an award winning Garden Design, Build and Horticulture company, is seeking a creative and proactive Head Gardener to join their dynamic gardening team.
Managing a portfolio of stunning private gardens and estates across Edinburgh, #Perthshire and the #ScottishBorders, the successful will need:
πAt least 5 years experience working in high-end gardens and/or estates
π³Extensive plant identification skills & pruning experience
πΏHerbaceous border care & development
π¦ΊKnowledge of good Health & Safety practices; and experience using a range of horticultural tools & machinery
π±Relevant horticultural qualifications (Degree, HND or RHS Level 3)
π₯¬Pesticide certificates (PA1 & 6 as a minimum); Chainsaw licence preferable
π«Experience of managing clients and small teams; Excellent communication skills
π Full, clean driving licence
For more information, visit π https://shorturl.at/wgA6m
Ref: EC70884
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πTo find out more, call 01233 733510, or to request a call back from one of our expert Consultants email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk or visit https://shorturl.at/Eybpj
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π’ Wanted: #ExperiencedGardener & #GroundsMaintenance person for a beautiful 2 acre private garden surrounding a grade 2 listed family home ten miles west of Salisbury in Wiltshire. π±
πΏThe garden includes formal areas, structured yews and box hedging, wild flower areas, seasonal pots, a cutting bed and a fruit cage. The garden flows naturally down to a beautiful river setting, with artificial ponds and waterways accompanying the main river. The river area is kept predominantly wild.ππΊ
The gardener will be hands on and responsible for the day to day maintenance and care of all garden areas, which includes some herbaceous planting, maintaining lawns, hedges and wild flower areas. πͺ΄π±
πYou will work closely with the owners, who are enthusiastic gardeners, and appreciate their beautiful surroundings. You will help them to achieve their vision with continuous development of new planting plans and other ideas to enhance the whole setting. The ability to work independently, take ownership of the role and a desire to maintain high standards is essential.
Find out more and apply at π https://shorturl.at/2vaCy π«
Ref: EC70874
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