Location: Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield

Accommodation on site is available

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual. As Head Gardener, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the gardens and implementing its continuing restoration and development.

Myddelton House Gardens is a Grade II registered historic landscape situated in Enfield, North London. The 8 acres of gardens were created by famous plantsman E. A. Bowles and are of national historic importance. The gardens contain a number of architectural elements, naturalistic and formal planting, including meadows, a walled kitchen garden and peach house, glasshouses, an alpine meadow, rock garden and the famous ‘Lunatic Asylum’.

Ideally, you will be creative and innovative and have a sense of excitement for ongoing and future projects. With a broad knowledge and passion for plants, you will be sensitive towards the historic and biodiverse elements of the garden and landscape. Staff and volunteer management experience would be of benefit.

The successful applicant must agree to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Criminal Records Bureau procedures. Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report

If you feel that you have the right blend of skills for this role please apply online using the link provided or alternatively download an application form and return it to: jobs@leevalleypark.org.uk or The HR Team, Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG. If you would like us to send you an application pack, please call 01992 709839.

Closing date: 14 May 2019

Previous candidates need not re-apply.