Head Gardener – Vacancy

A passionate and motivated Head Gardener required to lead the maintenance of a recently planted garden surrounding a magnificent Lutyens/Jekyll  designed house on an estate in Surrey. Working closely with the garden designer, they will ensure the gardens and grounds are maintained to an exceptional standard whilst preserving their historic character and design integrity.

The estate consists of:

• Herbaceous and shrub borders.
• Established climbers.
• Developing and established woodlands.
• Native heathland.
• Kitchen garden with vegetables and cut flowers for the house.
• Developing wildflower meadows and native hedgerows.
• Recently planted ornamental trees

You will need a good knowledge of good horticultural practices, be enthusiastic about stocking and caring for an ornamental kitchen garden, have good plant knowledge and be capable of supervising and instructing a general groundsperson (who will be responsible for grass and hedge maintenance) as well as managing external contractors.

RHS Level 3 (or equivalent horticultural qualification) is preferred although proven experience implementing maintenance programmes and caring for historic landscapes will also be considered.

Salary: Up to £50K DOE Full Time. Part Time position could be considered on a minimum of three days a week basis but only on a  self employment basis.

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

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