Head Gardener
The Torry Hill Estate is a mixed 3000 acre family owned estate in the North Downs.
A Head Gardener is now required to lead the existing skilled team of garden staff in a role that is varied, practical and challenging.
The Role
A new Head Gardener will lead an existing team of staff, responsible for:
- Management and development of two principal family gardens, both open under the National Gardens Scheme, including a kitchen garden
- Maintenance of gardens and grounds associated with a holiday letting business and residential properties, and of a cricket pitch and a private miniature railway.
- Management of garden machinery including organising maintenance and servicing.
- Supervision and co-ordination of health and safety practices relevant to the team, their machinery and equipment.
The Head Gardener will report to the estate owner day to day, and work within a small close-knit team of existing estate staff.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with good practical experience in gardening and team leadership, with the following attributes:
- Good plant knowledge, expertise in cultivation and hands on garden management experience
- A proven track record in a leadership role supporting and developing a team
- Proficiency in the use and maintenance of garden machinery
- Competence in relevant health and safety legislation and practices applicable to the role
- PA1 and PA6A spray certificates would be an advantage.
- Experience in forestry and tree inspection would be an advantage.
Technical training can be provided as required
The Package
- A competitive salary package of up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience, offered with a pension
- The position is to start as soon as possible
- Daily working hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days annually plus bank holidays
- Accommodation could be available on rental terms to be discussed.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted with a covering letter to Arthur Leigh-Pemberton (recruitment@torryhill.co.uk) by 14 February 2025. Applicants selected for interview to attend at Torry Hill Farm.
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