Deputy Head Gardener
Near Stroud
£35,000
✅ 20 days holiday + bank holidays
✅ Beautiful Countryside Estate
✅ Flexible working hours, including occasional weekend work
The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working on behalf of a prestigious private estate, seeking a Deputy Head Gardener to assist the Head Gardener in leading the team. This role requires a knowledgeable and hands-on approach to ensure the gardens reach their full potential, meeting the high expectations of the principals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with the Head Gardener to ensure the garden, walled garden and parkland are developed and maintained impeccably.
- Taking a hands-on approach in leading the garden team, ensuring effective and professional work standards.
- Overseeing the line management of all garden staff, including planning rotas, holidays, and shifts.
- Working with the Head Gardener on project planning and execution.
- Managing contractors working within the gardens to maintain aesthetic standards.
- Upholding all health & safety regulations and ensure compliance among team members.
General gardenening duties:
- Grass cutting and hedge trimming.
- Pruning and maintaining a variety of plants, managing soil and bed preparation, and overseeing pest control.
- Maintaining cleanliness, managing watering schedules, and handling general plant care in the greenhouse and nursery.
- Maintaining paths, roads, garden structures, and water features.
- Ensuring the proper use and maintenance of garden machinery and tools.
Skills & Attributes:
- Relevant horticultural qualifications (RHS Level 2 or equivalent)
- Professional gardening experience, preferably in a large private garden
- Comprehensive knowledge of garden design, hard landscaping, and machinery operation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure
- Passion for horticulture and a confident, positive attitude
Desirable:
- Knowledge of floristry, cut flowers, houseplants, and orchids
- Greenhouse cultivation experience
- Health and safety qualification
- PA1 and PA6 certification
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