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Head Gardener

Employer
Torry Hill Farm
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary
Competitive salary package of up to £38,000 per annum - experience dependent (including pension)
Closing date
16 Feb 2025
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The Torry Hill Estate is a mixed 3000 acre family owned estate in the North Downs.

A Head Gardener is now required to lead the existing skilled team of garden staff in a role that is varied, practical and challenging.

The Role

A new Head Gardener will lead an existing team of staff, responsible for:

  • Management and development of two principal family gardens, both open under the National Gardens Scheme, including a kitchen garden
  • Maintenance of gardens and grounds associated with a holiday letting business and residential properties, and of a cricket pitch and a private miniature railway.
  • Management of garden machinery including organising maintenance and servicing.
  • Supervision and co-ordination of health and safety practices relevant to the team, their machinery and equipment.

The Head Gardener will report to the estate owner day to day, and work within a small close-knit team of existing estate staff.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with good practical experience in gardening and team leadership, with the following attributes:

  • Good plant knowledge, expertise in cultivation and hands on garden management experience
  • A proven track record in a leadership role supporting and developing a team
  • Proficiency in the use and maintenance of garden machinery
  • Competence in relevant health and safety legislation and practices applicable to the role
  • PA1 and PA6A spray certificates would be an advantage.
  • Experience in forestry and tree inspection would be an advantage.

Technical training can be provided as required

The Package

  • A competitive salary package of up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience, offered with a pension
  • The position is to start as soon as possible 
  • Daily working hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm
  • Holiday entitlement is 23 days annually plus bank holidays
  • Accommodation could be available on rental terms to be discussed

Applications should be submiited with a covering letter to recruitment@torryhill.co.uk by 14th February 2025. Applicants selected for interview to attend at Torry Hill Farm.

 

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