Gardener
Gloucestershire
Deputy Head Gardener
12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Salary: 29,250 Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the North Cotswolds for a Deputy Head Gardener to support the maintenance and development of a beautiful and diverse garden setting.
Working closely with the Head Gardener, you'll be responsible for maintaining high horticultural standards across formal gardens and grounds, supporting compliance and health & safety activities, and helping to develop an apprentice. This is a predominantly hands-on outdoor role (approximately 90% of your time spent outside) with the opportunity to step into a leadership position when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Gardener in the day-to-day management of the gardens and grounds
- Carry out planting, pruning, propagation and general garden maintenance
- Maintain lawns, borders, trees, shrubs and hedging
- Assist with the care of on-site livestock
- Mentor and support an apprentice gardener
- Promote safe working practices and support H&S compliance
- Operate horticultural machinery and equipment
- Lead the team in the Head Gardener's absence
About You
- Minimum 3 years' horticultural experience
- Level 2 Horticulture qualification (Level 3 desirable)
- Strong plant knowledge and propagation experience
- Organised, proactive and able to work independently
- Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons
- Previous supervisory, volunteer management or mentoring experience would be beneficial but is not essential
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Free parking
Salary: £29,250 Annual +
Hours Per Week: Not Specified
