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What we do
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 — 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 — 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.
We offer three tailored job advertising packages
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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 client’s 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 couldn’t 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. 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.
Advice & Guidance
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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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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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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News!
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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Events
Many horticultural events are mentioned in the English Country Gardeners Events Calendar.
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Another position filled🎉
We are excited to announced that the position of #estategardener in Andover, 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 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 🌳
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.
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8 hours ago
🌿 Gardener Opportunity | The Hurlingham Club |📍Fulham, London | 💷£35,000
Would you like to work within 42 acres of award-winning gardens at one of the world's finest private members' clubs? 🎾
The #HurlinghamClub is seeking an experienced and passionate #Gardener to join its talented horticultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your own area of responsibility, helping to maintain and develop stunning gardens and grounds while working alongside the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener.🍃
We're looking for candidates who:
🌱 Hold an RHS Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
🌺 Have strong practical horticultural experience
🐝 Are passionate about biodiversity and sustainable gardening
🪴 Take pride in maintaining exceptional standards & embody excellence, responsibility and courtesy
Benefits include:
✅ Annual performance bonus
✅ Generous pension scheme
✅ 23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
✅ Training and career development opportunities
✅ Free meals on duty
✅ Free onsite parking
✅ Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
Find out more at shorturl.at/aRKpK - please do share with your network if you know someone would be perfect for this role.
Ref: EC73865
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8 hours ago
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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
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🌿Are you recruiting new gardening staff and need help with your candidate search?
#EnglishCountryGardeners offers a personal and dedicated #RecruitmentService to help you find the ideal candidate for your #Gardening position🌱
We take the hard work out of finding exceptional candidates for your garden-team positions 🍃
📣To request help finding your next Gardener, call 01233 733510, visit https://shorturl.at/JHmrJ or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Another position filled🎉
We are excited to announced that the position of #EstateGardener in Andover, 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 🌳
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.
#PositionFilled #GardenerJobsNearMe #Gardeners #EstateGardener #HeadGardener #GardenerJobs #EstateGardener #ProfessionalGardeners
🌿 Gardener Opportunity | @TheHurlinghamClub |📍Fulham, London | 💷£35,000
Would you like to work within 42 acres of award-winning gardens at one of the world`s finest private members` clubs? 🎾
The #HurlinghamClub is seeking an experienced and passionate #Gardener to join its talented horticultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your own area of responsibility, helping to maintain and develop stunning gardens and grounds while working alongside the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener.🍃
We`re looking for candidates who:
🌱 Hold an RHS Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
🌺 Have strong practical horticultural experience
🐝 Are passionate about biodiversity and sustainable gardening
🪴 Take pride in maintaining exceptional standards & embody excellence, responsibility and courtesy
Benefits include:
✅ Annual performance bonus
✅ Generous pension scheme
✅ 23 days` holiday plus Bank Holidays
✅ Training and career development opportunities
✅ Free meals on duty
✅ Free onsite parking
✅ Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
Find out more at https://shorturl.at/aRKpK - please do share with your network if you know someone would be perfect for this role.
Ref: EC73865
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.🌿
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🌿 Head Gardener Opportunity
📍 Surrey
💷 Salary up to £50,000 DOE
⏰ Full-time preferred
📅 Part-time considered (minimum 3 days per week on a self-employed basis)
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Gardener to oversee the care and development of a stunning recently planted garden surrounding a magnificent Lutyens/Jekyll-designed house on a private Surrey estate. Working closely with the garden designer, you will lead the maintenance of an exceptional landscape that includes:
🌸 Herbaceous and shrub borders
🌿 Established climbers
🌳 Ornamental trees and woodlands
🌾 Native heathland, wildflower meadows and hedgerows
🥕 A productive kitchen garden supplying vegetables and cut flowers for the house
The successful candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge, experience managing maintenance programmes, and the ability to supervise staff and contractors while preserving the estate’s historic character and design integrity.
RHS Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, although proven experience caring for historic landscapes will also be considered.
Find out more and apply today at 📍 https://shorturl.at/YMRy5
Ref: EC73958
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🎉Another position filled🎉
We are excited to announced that the position of #SkilledGardener in Banffshire, Scotland 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 🌳
#EnglishCountryGardeners recruiting professional gardeners since 1989.
#PositionFilled #GardenerJobsNearMe #Gardeners #EstateGardener #HeadGardener #GardenerJobs #EstateGardener #ProfessionalGardener
🌿 Skilled Gardener Opportunity | @mcmurtryautomotive Swinhay House Estate | Gloucestershire
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced #SkilledGardener to join the team at the beautiful #SwinhayHouseEstate.
📍 Gloucestershire
💷 Circa £33,000 DOE
🌱 Full-time, permanent position
Working under the direction of the Garden Manager, you`ll play a key role in maintaining and developing the gardens and wider grounds of this unique private estate to the highest standards.
We`re looking for a passionate and practical gardener with at least 2 years` professional experience, strong horticultural knowledge, excellent attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for working outdoors.
The role offers the chance to work across a diverse landscape, from lawns, borders and hedges to seasonal planting schemes and ongoing estate improvement projects.
Benefits include:
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Company pension
✔ Free on-site parking
✔ Supportive estate team
✔ Opportunity to work on a continually developing private estate
If you take pride in your work and are looking to further your horticultural career in a stunning setting, we`d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/mqLH4
Ref: EC73971
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🌿 Assistant Gardener Opportunity – Scottish Borders 🌿
📍 Near St Boswells, Scottish Borders
💷 £25,000 – £30,000 DOE
🏡 Accommodation assistance may be available
Are you a passionate horticulturalist looking to develop your career within a prestigious private estate?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join the team @MertounGardens, near St Boswells. Set within 26 acres surrounding the historic Mertoun House, this hands-on role offers the chance to work across productive and ornamental gardens maintained to an exceptional standard.
The successful candidate will assist with:
🌱 Fruit and vegetable cultivation
🌸 Maintaining flower borders and ornamental displays
✂️ Pruning, hedge cutting and seasonal horticultural tasks
🌳 Tree care and estate grounds maintenance
🚜 Operating and maintaining garden machinery
👥 Supporting estate visitors and educational groups
What we`re looking for:
✔ Horticultural qualification (SVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience
✔ Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
✔ Full UK driving licence
✔ PA1/PA6 and First Aid qualifications beneficial but not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team within a beautiful and diverse garden environment.
📩 Find out more and apply today at https://shorturl.at/ENbAN
Ref: EC73843
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