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Head Gardener Job

Employer
Greycoat Lumleys
Location
East Lothian
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Closing date
13 Aug 2020

Job Details

Greycoat Lumleys' client is seeking an experienced Head Gardener for their property in East Lothian. 

The family home has approximately 600 acres and consists a family garden, lawns, a walled garden, driveway, many trees, a vegetable garden, ponds, a paddock and walkways.  The Principals are looking for a Head Gardener to direct the development of the gardens, be hands on themselves and also lead a team.  

A sound Horticultural knowledge and an understanding of the Scottish climate are essential.  The Principals are currently working with a Landscape Architect and the Head Gardener will take on the role of working closely with them to create stunning gardens for the estate.

The principal is happy to invest in the required machinery which must be well maintained and handled.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Head Gardener to be involved in the project on a long term basis over several years, to be able to see their vision come to fruition and to join an enjoyable working team environment.

Start: ASAP

Accommodation: Can be provided

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 gpa - depending on experience

Job Number: 87981

Responsible Consultant: Lesley Jones

Company

At Greycoat Lumleys, we register qualified and/or experienced staff that have worked in private gardens and estates or who have strongly related gardening experience in other environments. We are always keen to register staff with specific skills such as organic gardening, arboriculture, botanic collection, historic garden restoration, arboriculture, design and landscaping.

 

Our Gardening Consultants work closely with our clients and they have established close links with Kew, RHS Wisley, Chelsea Physic Garden and The Professional Gardeners Guild.

Estate Managers | Head Gardeners | Sole Gardeners | Assistant and Under Gardeners | Estate Workers Gamekeepers | Handymen/Drivers | Maintenance | Couples (generally Gardener & Housekeeper)

All roles are registered on a live in or live out basis. Increasingly, we are getting Live out jobs registered, where clients are not offering accommodation as part of the package, so if candidates are seeking live out work in their local areas, we may be able to help.

 

Are a Gardener looking for your next position?

 

Greycoat Lumleys Private Households & Estates is here to help.

Our friendly, experienced consultants
• have long established careers in recruitment
• are approachable and well qualified to understand your needs
• will offer advice and assistance throughout the recruitment process and continued support after a placement is made.

 

We register Gardeners who are

• experienced and/or qualified
• committed to their careers
• passionate about their chosen profession
• discreet and appreciate the employer’s need for privacy
• proactive
• looking for long term commitments

 

 We have scrupulous vetting procedures and all our Gardeners are
• personally interviewed
• reference checked
• qualifications verified

 

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to those who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy for which they apply. Visit our website for more details or email us for more information.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7233 9950
Location
Elysium Gate
Units 5
126-128 New Kings Road
London
SW6 4LZ
GB

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