Fantastic opportunity for a Full time Head Gardener role on a beautiful 13 acre property in Watford, Hertfordshire. Live out.

Property consists of formal lawns, herbaceous borders, rose garden, meadow, wild flower, themed pond, kitchen garden and copse.

Hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, grass cutting with ride on equipment and tree work is contracted out. Allowing the internal gardens team to concentrate their time on upholding impeccable standards across the property.

About you

The ideal candidate will have good plant knowledge, strong practical horticultural experience and the confidence to lead a small team (1x assistant Gardener) in a friendly and rewarding private-estate environment. Promoting high standards of teamwork, communication, safety and presentation across the gardens.
Planning daily and seasonal work programmes and ensuring that priorities are completed efficiently.
Using and maintaining horticultural equipment safely and responsibly.

Essential and desirable attributes
Horticultural Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
Practical experience caring for a high-quality garden.
Good plant knowledge and a strong understanding of seasonal maintenance.
Experience with formal gardens, herbaceous borders, shrubs, trees, lawns and woodland planting.

Excellent kitchen garden knowledge is a must. Growing soft fruits and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Practical leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a small team.
A proactive, conscientious and flexible approach to work.
Relevant machinery, spraying or other competency certificates, where appropriate.
A good understanding of safe working.
A full UK driving license.
A genuine passion for horticulture and maintaining gardens to the highest standards.

25days + Bank Holidays annual leave

Salary: Circa £40,000 DOE

Applicants should send their your CV and a short covering letter

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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