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Head Gardener

Employer
Rudding Park Ltd
Location
Rudding Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum, plus tips and benefits
Closing date
18 Dec 2022

Award winning Rudding Park is a luxury hotel, spa, golf resort and Holiday Park set in 300 acres of historic parkland and is widely regarded as an excellent example of traditional gardens, contemporary planting and an extensive modern kitchen garden.

We are looking to recruit an energetic and motivated person to take on the role of Head Gardener. The right candidate will have a creative eye, high-quality garden management experience, excellent plant knowledge and horticultural skills, and a talent for leadership.

As Head Gardener you will be leading a team of 6 - 8 gardeners and grounds persons who are focussed on maintaining and improving the gardens and grounds around the hotel and holiday park.  You will be overseeing and working alongside the team to ensure the work is done to a high standard to promote the hotel and to provide a wonderful environment for guests to enjoy.

The job will involve organizing the team, communicating with the Owners and management team. You will work closely with the Kitchen Gardener to supply a large variety of seasonal vegetables to the hotel kitchens and, together with the team, manage and develop our complex and varied Estate gardens throughout the seasons. It is very much a hands-on role and applicants will be expected to roll up their sleeves and be able to do all the jobs alongside the other staff.

You will have a proven track record with experience as a Head Gardener or Assistant, be able to call on a broad knowledge of plants, plus relevant horticultural qualifications.

This really is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career, join a capable team of people all set in a beautiful location.

The Package

  • Competitive salary
  • Full time hours, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7
  • Permanent contract
  • Pension Plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Attractive staff discounts package
  • Rudding Park guest experience after successfully passing probation period.
  • Grow your career through professional training courses supported by Rudding Park.
  • Annual pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression.

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