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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC4001

Employer
English Country Gardeners
Location
Oakham, Rutland, UK
Salary
Circa £30,000 - £35,000 DOE and qualifications
Closing date
15 Jul 2018

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Dynamic person required to take full responsibility for the management of a large 12-acre garden made up of lawns, woodland, colourful borders, kitchen/walled garden, pond, greenhouses and pavilion/summerhouse in Rutland.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for up to c. 4 assistant colleagues to help with the busy seasonal schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To ensure the effective responsibility for the property’s gardens and grounds at all times.
  • To report in a timely manner to the owners regarding any decisions, actions and progress relating to the gardens and grounds.
  • To source and actively liaise with all external horticultural suppliers and contractors for the owners approval, and in order to ensure full maintenance to the required standards at all times.
  • Establish good working relationships with all external contractors, whilst prioritising any required works and demonstrating informed decision making.
  • To maintain all service records and manuals in relation to the garden and grounds.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with the under gardener/s to resolve problems and make decisions that enhance overall effectiveness for the gardens and grounds.

Key Activities:

  • Ensure all outside areas and gardens are clean, neat and tidy at all times
  • Maintain outdoor natural swimming pool - supervise contractor visits etc.
  • Clean and maintain garden furniture and lights
  • Clean and maintain greenhouses, pavilion/summer house etc.
  • Supervise gardening suppliers and contractors
  • Monitor irrigation and rainwater systems – supervise contractor etc.
  • Water pots etc.

Key Skills

  • Past-experience as a Head Gardener is desirable but not essential
  • Practical knowledge of horticulture including design and planning at all levels (RHS Level II)
  • Creative vision for the short, medium and long term
  • Ability to safely operate machinery such as mowers, strimmers, etc.
  • Warm and friendly dispositions with an approachable manner
  • Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible
  • Discretion required at all times
  • Ability to plan and organise
  • Ability to be hands on/take instruction
  • Ability to manage third party contractor activities
  • Good budget control/negotiation skills
  • Ability to prioritise
  • IT competent
  • Full driving licence

ACCOMMODATION:  Live out position

SALARY: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 DOE and qualifications

LOCATION: Nr Oakham, Rutland

JOB No: EC4001

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Head Gardener vacancy.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one.  Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days your Head Gardener application will have been unsuccessful.

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