4Site are currently recruiting for a Head Gardener to maintain a large private garden in Egham, Surrey.
The gardens consist of formal planting immediately adjacent to the garden house, ornamental planting throughout extensive grounds, a vegetable garden, areas of wildflower and large expanses of both formal and rolling lawns. There are also many ornamental and parkland trees, a tennis court and horse paddock.
The gardens will require a skilled and knowledgeable professional Head Gardener, who is experienced working in a sensitive environment and for UHNW clientele.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for their continued meticulous maintenance and development, taking ownership of any issues and ensuring to plan ahead - while working closely with the estate to deliver a garden worthy of its calibre.
Summary of responsibilities and duties:
- Deliver high standards of maintenance and horticulture by developing and implementing a structured programme of work.
- Liaise with Estate Management to manage and interpret the horticultural needs of each area through plans and schedules for the various zones of the gardens.
- Liaising with security, housekeeping staff and other contractors.
- Manage your time to record and request orders for tools, plant and other necessary equipment and materials including seasonal planting and mulching.
- Implement safety policies and procedures.
Required qualifications:
- Relevant horticultural qualification, preferably Level 3+
- Health and safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH General, or relevant professional qualification
- Experience managing sites and supervising teams
- Advanced level of irrigation knowledge and spraying certificate PA1/PA6
- Sound knowledge of standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc), growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants
Required skills:
- Prior experience in a horticulture role for UHNW clients
- Full clean EU or UK driving licence
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organisation and team management skills
- Good time management – ability to prioritise tasks; punctuality; working efficiently and with a good idea of how long each task takes to complete.
- Resilience – comfortable working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive and flexible attitude with an ability to motivate others.
- People leadership and management – confidence to provide clear direction and inspire those around you, promptly and efficiently addressing personnel issues and training and development needs.
- Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
- High levels of ethical conduct: honesty, trustworthiness, integrity.
Terms and package:
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful and unique setting with a varied job role.
- Complete package available at interview.
If this may be of interest to please submit your CV and we will get back to you.
