Head Gardener – Live In – Vacancy

A full time Head Gardener to manage and maintain the gardens and grounds of a country house on a private estate in Overton, Hampshire. Accommodation is available on site.

Our client is looking for an experienced, trustworthy and enthusiastic person to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the garden and wider estate.

This is an excellent position for someone who wants to put their mark on a garden and establish and manage a new team of gardeners. The position will include developing and maintaining 18-acres of lawns, kitchen garden, wildflower meadows and a walled garden. The position also requires the candidate to cover wider estate management responsibilities such as security, machinery/infrastructure maintenance and administration.

The position will develop quickly in line with the ongoing construction of the new country house.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The following outlines the key duties associated with this role; however, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Managing and leading a small team of gardeners
• Managing the formal gardens
• Cutting lawns
• Pruning trees and shrubs
• Border and bed management
• Greenhouse management
• Windblown tree management
• Leaf clearance
• Managing garden tools and equipment
• Managing health and safety (risk assessment, COSHH and staff safety procedures)
• Pest control
• Security of grounds and buildings
• Working with the client and agents on any other duties as may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post
• Working as part of a wider country house team

Relevant Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Health and safety training
• First aid training
• COSHH training
• Chainsaw certification
• PA1 & 2 – sprays
• ATV/tractor
• Working at heights
• Full drivers licence

Employee Benefits

• Pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Professional development through training courses and certification

Salary:  £40,000 per annum + Accommodation on site

Working Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm) with occasional work on weekends if required. Applicants will need to be flexible to accommodate this.

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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