Description
Location: Virginia Water, Surrey (GU25)
Salary: £45,000–£55,000, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 0800 - 1630hrs
Start: ASAP
Randle Siddeley Ltd is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated Head Gardener to take full responsibility for the maintenance and continued development of a beautiful private family estate in Virginia Water.
This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an accomplished Head Gardener who takes genuine pride in their work and enjoys creating and maintaining exceptional private gardens. The gardens are an important part of family life, with the principals taking a keen personal interest in their upkeep and seasonal development.
The estate extends to approximately 2.5–3 acres and comprises predominantly formal lawns, herbaceous borders, specimen trees, paved areas, a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the gardens are maintained to an exceptional standard throughout the year, whilst planning and carrying out seasonal horticultural tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall management and hands-on maintenance of the estate gardens.
- Care of formal lawns, mixed herbaceous planting and specimen trees.
- Maintaining borders, hedging, paved areas, pathways, tennis court surrounds and pool area.
- Planning and implementing seasonal planting, pruning and horticultural tasks.
- Monitoring the health of plants, trees and shrubs, identifying and treating any issues.
- Regular servicing, cleaning and maintenance of garden machinery, tools and equipment.
- Ensuring the gardens are presented to the highest standard at all times.
- Working proactively and independently, whilst liaising with the principals regarding the ongoing care and development of the gardens.