A driven and dynamic Head Gardener is sought with garden maintenance experience to develop skills on a historic 400 acre private estate in Surrey. The 25 acre garden includes herbaceous and mixed borders, Italian garden, kitchen garden, lawns, wildflower meadows and woodland areas.
Key Requirements:
* Experience in maintaining exclusive estates and all areas of garden maintenance.
* Training and supervising teams and individuals.
* Organisation and management skills.
* Planning and record keeping.
* Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety and related regulations.
* Communicating and collaborating with other departments.
* Competent in use of related equipment and machinery.
* Kitchen Garden experience growing fruit and vegetables.
* Pest and Disease knowledge.
* Woodland Management experience (desirable).
Qualifications:
* NVQ in Horticulture or similar.
* Plant knowledge RHS Foundation in Horticulture Level 1.
* Plant knowledge RHS level 2 or equivalent.
* PA1 and PA6 Spraying certificates (desirable).
* Chainsaw Certification (desirable).
Salary and Benefits:
Up to £40,000.00 per annum dependent upon skills and experience plus bonus. Shift pattern is Monday to Friday 7am -3.30pm with occasional weekend work. Staff accommodation may be available.
The role offers a competitive salary, personal development support, pension, and other benefits including discounts, life insurance, and sick pay.