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    • Have demonstrable experience as a Head Gardener or be a competent under gardener ready for a new role.
    • The successful candidate will have a strong practical…
    • Salary negotiable within range and based on experience and/or progression.
    • Work with colleagues to maintain gardens to a high standard.
    • The role provides technical operational services to safeguard plant health and seeds through inspection, surveillance, regulation and enforcement.
    • This role would suit an individual with experience in landscape or estate management, contracts management, or grounds maintenance.
    • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
    • This is not an entry-level position — applicants must have proven experience working to a professional standard in all aspects…
    • £29,000 Annual salary permanent position· Overtime paid at X 1.5· Company pension· Private health care, Company EAP· Discretionary annual bonus· Long service…
    • The ideal candidate will possess a good background in horticulture and landscape maintenance, with a passion for tree care and a commitment to safety.
    • Paving, patios, paths and steps.
    • Setting out, levels and drainage.
    • Edging and preparation for lawns and planting.
    • Working from garden designs and plans.
    • Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, all year (PPR provided).
    • Plant care and pest monitoring.
    • You will bring the physical capacity and skills to operate standard turf and landscape maintenance equipment safely and effectively, taking pride and…
    • This split role, half office based and half hands-on position involves all tasks and responsibilities for the complete day to day running and organisation of…
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    • Free meals while on duty.
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    • Contract Type: Temp to Perm.
    • Working Days/Hours: Weds to Sun 0800-1600 (37.5 hours per week).
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Job Post Details

Single Handed Head Gardener
Perdix Partnership
West Berkshire
£40,000 - £50,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

£40,000 - £50,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
West Berkshire

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and self-motivated Head Gardener to take sole responsibility for the management, maintenance and ongoing development of a private estate garden. This hands-on role is ideally suited to an individual who takes pride in maintaining the highest horticultural standards and is confident working independently across all aspects of garden care.

The successful candidate will have a strong practical knowledge of plants, seasonal gardening operations, and estate maintenance, together with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively to ensure the gardens remain beautifully presented throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

· In association with your employer and their garden designer plan, develop, and maintain all gardens, lawns, borders, and landscaped areas.

· Design and implement seasonal planting schemes.

· Provision and care of plant stock to maintain the gardens including management of the greenhouse, kitchen garden and conservatory plants.

· Ensure the health and appearance of plants, trees, shrubs, and turf.

· Manage pruning, propagation, planting, and cultivation schedules.

· Monitor soil health, irrigation systems, and pest control.

· Manage composting, waste disposal, and sustainable gardening practices.

· Maintain garden tools, machinery, and equipment.

· Maintenance and liaison with River Keeper over a stretch of river.

· Ensure safe storage and responsible use of fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals.

· Supervise, train, and schedule gardening staff or volunteers.

· Liaison with domestic staff, farm contractors, riverkeepers etc.

· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

· Assisting in the maintenance and wider estate property including the engagement and supervision of contractors.

About You

· Have demonstrable experience as a Head Gardener or be a competent under gardener ready for a new role.

· Hold a suitable qualification in an appropriate horticultural discipline, although not essential.

· Be an experienced plants person.

· Have good attention to detail and experience in working to very high standards in a tidy manner.

· Be able to prioritise garden needs and manage resources.

· Have an interest in nature and management of wild space.

· Be experienced in the use (and where possible, maintenance) of garden machinery and equipment and maintenance.

· Work well as part of a team and be comfortable with the supervision of colleagues and contractors.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Full time. There will be a requirement to work outside of normal hours from time to time.

Accommodation: Not provided.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, to be agreed. Expected range £40,000 - £50,000

First interviews are planned to take place via Teams/Zoom with second interviews in person at the property.

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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