Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener Vacancy
The Club
Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse – regarded as the birthplace of polo – have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.
The Department
The Gardens Team are part of the Grounds Department and are made up of 29 professional and highly motivated individuals who pride themselves on the maintenance and upkeep of the prestigious gardens and lawns, including herbaceous borders, woodland borders, a lake, hot border, conservatory, extensive rose borders and mature shrubs and trees. The team pride themselves on a high standard of visual aesthetic as well as a strong engagement with biodiverse and sustainable horticultural practices.
The Role
- Allocating duties to the team of Gardeners.
- Working with the Head Gardener on weekly and monthly operations logistics.
- To place orders and manage data spreadsheets.
- To manage the IPM systems and biological controls.
- To ensure all Gardeners are appropriately trained and carry out all duties in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
- To provide horticultural knowledge and guidance to the team of Gardeners informally and as a part of the Annual Training Schedule.
- To undertake all horticultural duties to ensure that the Club gardens are maintained and developed to a high standard.
- Take maintenance and development responsibility for a portion of the Club’s gardens.
- Deputising for the Head Gardener and attending meetings when required.
Working Schedule
As Senior Gardener you will work a 39-hour week, plus regular weekend overtime – one in three weekend mornings.
The Candidate
Candidates will be passionate and qualified horticulturalists (minimum RHS Level 2, PA1 and PA6 Spraying Qualifications) coupled with an extensive plant knowledge. Previous experience of supervising teams and managing budgets would be advantageous. A sound knowledge of computers and IT systems is also required.
We offer a substantial and varied schedule of training including but not limited to in-house workshops, webinars, practical machinery training, garden visits and horticultural placements.
All uniform and all-weather clothing is provided free, as well as a free onsite canteen and onsite parking, as part of a wider employee benefits package.
Candidates must embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy, have the ability to work under pressure and be friendly, polite and diplomatic.
Core Benefits
Benefits include:
- 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Generous contributory pension.
- Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression.
- Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.
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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This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment 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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