Description
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.
Requirements:
Summary of responsibilities and duties:
1. Deliver high standards of maintenance and horticulture by developing and implementing a structured programme of work.
2. 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.
3. Liaising with security, housekeeping staff and other contractors.
4. Manage your time to record and request orders for tools, plant and other necessary equipment and materials including seasonal planting and mulching.
5. Implement safety policies and procedures.
Required qualifications:
1. Relevant horticultural qualification, preferably Level 3+
2. Health and safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH General, or relevant professional qualification
3. Experience managing sites and supervising teams
4. Advanced level of irrigation knowledge and spraying certificate PA1/PA6
5. Sound knowledge of standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc), growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants
Required skills:
1. Prior experience in a horticulture role for UHNW clients
2. Full clean EU or UK driving licence
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Excellent organisation and team management skills
5. Good time management - ability to prioritise tasks; punctuality; working efficiently and with a good idea of how long each task takes to complete.
6. Resilience - comfortable working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive and flexible attitude with an ability to motivate others.
7. 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.
8. Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
9. High levels of ethical conduct: honesty, trustworthiness, integrity.
Benefits:
Terms and package:
1. £45-55k per annum
2. The opportunity to work in a beautiful and unique setting with a varied job role.
3. Complete package available at interview.
If this may be of interest to please submit your CV and we will get back to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr