Sole/Head Gardener

Private estate

Be creative and leave your own mark on our beautiful gardens.

Sole/Head Gardener required for 4 acre garden in Kent

We have an exciting vacancy for a Sole/Head Gardener for our 4 acre garden on a small private estate in Chiddingstone Hoath between Edenbridge and Tonbridge, in Kent. The candidate must have formal horticultural qualifications RHS/NVQ level 2 or 3 or a demonstrable level of equivalent practical experience. Grounds include herbaceous borders, lawns, mature and new shrubberies, as well as woodlands and a wild garden walk in the coming years.

The grounds are home to a wide variety of plants, including rare trees and shrubs and an impressive amateur collection of around 80 species and 100 named snowdrops.

The property is operated as a family-owned business as a weddings and events destination, as well as being available for holiday accommodation, to which the gardens provide a tranquil and beautiful setting. We occasionally open the gardens in support of the NGS at points through the year.

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The candidate

The ideal candidate should have good plant knowledge, practical skills and will have strong creative skills combined with good supplier contacts and an ability to work with contractors, and suppliers. They should be well organised and self-motivated. The successful candidate will be responsible for the annual upkeep of the grounds and will have a hand in the future development of the gardens. Depending on experience, there is the possibility to take on an apprentice or additional labour to support you on this task. Spraying (PA1/PA6) And chainsaw licences would be attractive but not essential. We would be happy to discuss training needs for the right candidate.

The role

This position is ideally suited to an individual looking to take the step into a highly rewarding role with a supportive and flexible employer. This role would be perfect for either a first-time Head Gardener or an individual with more experience to take the gardens further. The role combines the opportunity to both take care of a beautiful established garden, whilst also having opportunity to be creative and leave your own mark. We also provide an allowance for work clothing and offer flexible working hours to suit the successful candidate.

The package

Salary £28,000p.a

Applications

Please apply, enclosing a c.v. to:

Richard Streatfeild
Hoath House
Chiddingstone Hoath
Edenbridge
Kent TN87DB

Email: Richard@hoathhouse.com