Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7358

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Head Gardener to develop and manage the private garden in the Leyland area, Lancashire. 

The family house is newly built, and the garden covers about twenty-seven and a half acres of land to undergo substantial development. The project is in the early stage of development, the grass has been laid and the hedges have been planted by the landscaper. The new Head Gardener will join at a time where their involvement will be valuable and rewarding in equal measure. 

To the west of the house is the Arboretum, the shrubbery and the church woods containing a variety of mature trees. To the east, there is a 1-acre walled kitchen garden (to be implemented), the kennels, expansive lawns and the east wood. To the South of the house runs a pathway to the lake, a sunken garden with a fire pit, the poetry garden, barbeque area, a chess garden and a large green house on order to be erected. Once complete, the garden will be a very impressive and a diverse space.

The successful applicant will have significant input in the development of the site in terms of overall design, implementation, planting, after care and ongoing management.  The privately-owned estate will not be open to the public but will require excellent attention to detail at all times.  There is currently a handyman / gardener onsite to support the Head Gardener and as the garden develops, the Head Gardener will have the opportunity to recruit.

Applicants should hold a level 3 horticultural qualification or higher as well have demonstrable experience of developing gardens. Garden project management and budgeting experience is essential for the role. He/she will have experience managing garden staff, excellent plant identification skills, competence with a full range of garden machinery, kitchen gardening experience and a working knowledge of plant propagation and glasshouse work.  Spray certificates (PA1/6) and a chainsaw certificate (CS30/31) are desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, experienced and driven Head Gardener with a strong and positive character to join a fantastic garden project at an exciting stage. 

SALARY:        £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience      

LOCATION: Leyland Area, Lancashire

JOB No:          EC7358

If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.

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 application for this Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.