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Head Gardener

Employer
Bedfordia Group Ltd
Location
Knotting, Bedford
Salary
£26,000 to £30,000 pro-rata, DOE
Closing date
9 Sep 2022

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Function
Gardening Jobs
Sector
Horticultural Specialist

Head Gardener

Bedfordshire     MK44 1YU

Hours negotiable (currently annualised at approximately 1,100 hrs - working 3 days per week for 10 months and 2 days per week for 2 months).

Are you looking for that next exciting role, where you can use your passion and enthusiasm for horticulture to work with the owners to maintain and develop a large private garden in rural north Bedfordshire?

This is a great opportunity for a professional gardener/horticulturalist to apply their skills and experience to enhance this already established garden.

We are looking for someone with:

  • RHS level 3 as a minimum or equivalent.
  • At least three years’ experience in a similar role.
  • The ability to plan garden programmes (in consultation with the owners) on a seasonal basis as well as longer term improvement and maintenance plans.
  • A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to get on with all tasks as required.
  • Confidence with the operation of machinery/equipment and maintenance including hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, strimmers, mowers and a tractor and trailer.  In addition, PA1 and PA6a spraying certificates and a chainsaw licence would be an advantage, but not essential.
  • Experience of managing a small team of part-time contractors.
  • An excellent knowledge of Health and Safety and compliance requirements.

What we can offer:

  • To work in a beautiful, rural setting.
  • 25 days holidays (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.
  • Life assurance - 2 x annual salary.
  • 4% Employer Contributory Pension.
  • Healthcare CashPlan scheme.

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