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Two new and exciting opportunities have arisen for an active and motivated Head Gardener and Assistant Gardener to join a stunning newly renovated 8-bedroom property near Altrincham which includes leisure pavilion and pool.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are 4 acres of gardens which are the culmination of 4 years careful planning.&nbsp; Laid out with a variety of areas there is a classic frame of mature trees and hedges with a series of specific set piece areas.&nbsp; These include large greenhouse and vegetable borders, patios and terraces and a series of herbaceous borders with lawned walkways, rockery and water gardens, all within a unique collection of planting. Although only recently completed, the gardens have an instant maturity and range of textures that will flourish with the right care. The Head Gardener will be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and grounds to a high standard throughout the year. He / She will produce and supply the house with vegetables, fruit and cut flowers and will also be requested to co-ordinate and supervise any contractors whilst working in the property grounds. The successful applicant will have 5 years’ experience in a similar role and strong plant knowledge and horticultural skills. They will be excellent at timekeeping, flexibility and attention to detail. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative is essential as well as they must work well as part of a team and be able to liaise well with other staff. It is important that the gardener has discretion at all times and a respectful attitude towards the principals and their property. The ideal candidate will be physically fit and have a positive disposition - someone who takes pride in their work. Candidates should also be experience in using and maintaining a range of garden machinery and have a full, clean driving licence. The working week is Monday - Friday, with flexibility required as determined by weather conditions.&nbsp; Some evening and weekend work will be required, including harvesting of fruit and vegetables, summer watering and similar season-dependent tasks for which, time off in lieu will be given. This is a long-term position requiring commitment and flexibility and a positive attitude is essential.&nbsp; Fluent English required. LOCATION: Altrincham SALARY: 38,000 – 40,000 DOE JOB No: EC62616 If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Head Gardener vacancy.&nbsp; Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.&nbsp; Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

Head Gardener

Our client’s garden is an incredible example of an Arts and Crafts Garden with its original layout. They are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable gardener to play a leading role and the position would suit a time served hands-on gardener with experience at senior level. The position is full time and permanent and is based in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Set within a small rural village and surrounded by agricultural fields and paddocks, the estate comprises an impressive main building of Cotswold stone with formal gardens extending to 8-acres. The property is privately owned and has remained in the same family since its construction in the early 20th century, with the fourth generation now enjoying the estate and playing an active and hands-on role in its maintenance and development.&nbsp; The gardens follow the Arts and Crafts style of a garden of rooms with topiary, mixed herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, wild garden, wildflower meadow, cherry orchard, ornamental tree arboretum, parterre, shrub border, native and exotic tree species, manicured lawn and climbing wisteria. It is an exciting garden to work in as the garden is ever evolving, with several projects on the horizon. The garden is open to the public from May to the end of September and part of the role is to carry out the occasional garden tour. The garden was recently featured on Gardeners’ World and the owners hold lecture days at the property, where they invite prominent people in the gardening world from gardeners such as Troy Scott-Smith, Pippa Greenwood and Arthur Parkinson to garden historians such as Todd Longstaffe-Gowan to garden designers such as Andy Sturgeon, James Alexander-Sinclair and Jinny Blom. This is an amazing opportunity for the Senior Gardener to be involved with these events and to interact with all these incredible guests. The owners organise a gardeners and volunteers’ outings to visit other gardens for inspiration and they also support attending training courses to further enhance the gardener’s knowledge in line with the position. &nbsp; The Senior Gardener will work closely with the owners who are hands on in the garden and a team of two part-time gardeners, part time groundsperson, and 4 volunteers.&nbsp;A requirement therefore exists for the new Senior Gardener to take the lead on garden management and development, working collaboratively with the owners to take the garden forward. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on garden management experience on private estates. &nbsp;They must also have a good knowledge of seasonal horticultural practices, species-specific pruning techniques and the ability to work in harmony as part of a team promoting a positive and effective working environment. &nbsp;Experience of creating and maintaining topiary, mixed border, lawns, kitchen gardening and plant propagation skills are all essential. &nbsp;Applicants must also be competent with the operation and basic maintenance of a wide range of garden machinery and equipment with spray certificates (PA1/PA6) desirable. &nbsp;This is a very rewarding hands-on role that requires dedication, excellent time and garden management skills and good physical fitness. SALARY:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Circa 35,000 DOE LOCATION: &nbsp; Cirencester, Gloucestershire JOB No:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EC62547 If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Senior Gardener vacancy.&nbsp; Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.&nbsp; Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Senior Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

Senior Gardener

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plantarea Assistant Manager with a garden retail or nursery background to join a family run garden centre in Essex. Established for nearly 40 years, the company offers a wide range of carefully curated plants, to handpicked, stylish gardenalia and giftware. This lifestyle retail centre is a haven of ideas, originality, and quality where the emphasis has always been on maintaining a friendly, family orientated garden centre, where service is of paramount importance. The business is thriving, as is the aim of ensuring it remains ahead of the competition in this niche market. Job Description The Plantarea Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the overall management of the department. Working closely with the Plantarea Manager to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects related to plants, gardening products and customer service within the designated area. This is a rare opportunity for candidates to showcase their talent in a friendly and supportive environment on a full time, permanent basis. Key Responsibilities General duties will include but are not limited to: Plant care and maintenance: Overseeing the health and maintenance of all plants within the department; including watering, pruning, pest and disease control. Visual merchandising: Create visually appealing displays to showcase the plants and gardening products. Ensuring displays are regularly refreshed and season offerings are prominently featured. Stock management: Assist in managing stock levels to meet customer demand; processing deliveries and assisting with stock takes. Customer service: Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with plant selection, offering gardening advice and answering enquiries about plant care and maintenance. Sales and promotion: Implementing promotional strategies, such as sales events to attract customers and promote products and services to increase sales. Health and safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the plant area to help maintain a safe environment for staff and customers. Administrative tasks: Managing paperwork and maintaining records related to stock levels and sales. Business Development: Help develop the department with new ideas and outside-the-box thinking; keeping aware and up to date with the latest garden trends and horticultural news. Candidate Skills The ideal candidate will have experience working within the horticultural sector and be looking to take that next step in their career.&nbsp; Due to the close-knit nature of the team and the centre, applicants will be required to help across all departments of the garden centre where needed. Applicants for this opportunity must be vibrant and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service within the plant area. Applicants will have: Good horticultural knowledge. Ideally forklift training or willingness to learn. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong numerical and IT skills. Proven success in a similar customer-facing role within the Garden Centre sector and be looking to demonstrate their creative flair in a company that actively avoids the norm in favour of individuality. If this Plantarea Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Assistant Manager vacancy.&nbsp; Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.&nbsp; Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plantarea Assistant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

Assistant Plantarea Manager

Our client is an established company operating from West London specialising in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens. They have won a number of industry awards for their work and unique designs which often incorporate specialist materials and features requiring the highest standard of workmanship. They currently have a vacancy for a career driven and passionate Senior Horticulturalist to be part of their successful and progressive company. Job Description: The person appointed will be working within a small team of 2-3 working on individual projects reporting to maintenance manager. The successful candidate will be assisting in high end domestic garden maintenance. General ground care, use of strimmer’s/mowers/hedge cutters Maintaining beds and boarders Weeding Mulching Planting Pruning Communicate with clients Be aware of health &amp; safety on site Key Skills: Candidates must have a dedicated and positive attitude to work with the ability to work in a team but also supervise where needed. The successful candidate will have a keenness to learn and have experience in operating garden machinery with an eye for detail. Normal hours of work will be 07:30-16:30 with overtime, salary and level of position will be dependent on previous garden maintenance knowledge and experience. Candidates must hold a full drivers licence for this position If this Senior Horticulturalist vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Senior Horticulturalist vacancy.&nbsp; Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.&nbsp; Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Senior Horticulturalist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.