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Head Gardener - Leatherhead

Beaverbrook

Head Gardener - Leatherhead

£37500

Beaverbrook, Leatherhead, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 36b4353efecd49eda07e5dcfb0fd6477

Full Job Description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a driven and dynamic Head Gardener with garden maintenance experience keen to continue to develop their skills on a historic, 400 acre private estate in Surrey. The beautiful 25 acre garden is made up of herbaceous and mixed borders with a vast array of ornamental species including an Italian garden, kitchen garden, lawns, wildflower meadows and woodland areas.

  • Experience in maintaining exclusive estate 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, Risk management, COSHH, SOP's, etc.

  • 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 required:
  • 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: Up to 37,500 per annum dependent upon skills and experience plus Tronc

    • Shift Pattern:Working hours are Monday to Friday 7am -3.30pm. Weekends (4hrs each day) on team shift pattern averaging 1in8 weekends with a day off in the week following weekend, some variation depending upon the season/inclement weather., In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

    As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive salary

  • Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App

  • Personal development support

  • Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities

  • Discounted rates on Food & Beverage

  • Meals on duty for some positions

  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years

  • Pension

  • Long Service Awards

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Earn up to 1000 for recommend a friend scheme

  • Uniforms

  • Free parking

  • And other local benefits