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Deputy Head Gardener

ECG Limited

Cranleigh

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Head Gardener to lead a dedicated team in managing a stunning private estate. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a diverse and expansive garden environment, where your horticultural expertise and leadership will shine. The role emphasizes collaboration and relationship management among various gardening teams while ensuring the highest standards of care for the estate's gardens. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in horticulture.

Full BUPA healthcare

Enhanced paternity and maternity packages

Annual bonus

Loyalty bonus (begins at 2 years)

At least three years of horticultural experience required.
One year of supervisory experience is essential.

Manage a team of 3 Estate Gardeners at a private garden.
Improve and maintain formal gardens to a high standard.

Horticultural experience

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Relationship management

RHS qualifications

Deputy Head Gardener required

Willowhayne Gardens Ltd are looking for an experienced gardener to join their team of like-minded, supportive and dedicated gardeners. This is a full time position for someone with at least three years relevant experience in horticulture together with 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Willowhayne Gardens Ltd are appointed to care for large domestic gardens to a high spec and work across West Sussex and Surrey. However, this position is for a specific role managing a team of 3 Estate Gardeners at our largest and most spectacular private garden. On the Estate is a separate team for the parkland and a separate team for the walled garden and edibles.

Willowhayne Gardens Ltd manage only the 20 acres of formal garden. There is a great diversity in gardening styles here, all on a significant scale and always to a very high spec.

The ideal candidate will:

Have substantial horticultural experience, ideally in a private estate setting
Be enthusiastic and driven to improve the formal gardens of this spectacular estate
Be a supportive leader and mentor to your team
Be a key part in managing relationships between Willowhayne Gardens Ltd, the Parkland team, the Edibles team and the client.

There is opportunity for further professional development, if you wish. RHS qualifications are offered to any staff member that shows willing. This includes level 4 and Master of Hort for a Deputy Head Gardener. As an employee-focused employer we adapt job roles as life circumstances change, to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Please communicate if there are ways we can make this job role better suit you.

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