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Brocket Hall is a historic and prestigious 543-acre estate, home to two championship golf courses, a luxury restaurant, and one of England's finest stately homes. With heritage gardens, formal landscapes, woodlands, water features, and ornamental planting, the estate is a showcase of horticultural beauty and tradition.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head Gardener to lead our dedicated gardening team and ensure the estate grounds remain immaculate and inspiring for our members, guests, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day care, maintenance, and development of all estate gardens and grounds including formal gardens, borders, water features, and heritage landscapes
* Design and implement seasonal planting schemes, manage ornamental beds, lawns, topiary, trees, and historic garden elements
* Manage a small team of gardeners, apprentices, and seasonal staff - delegating tasks, providing training, and upholding high standards of work
* Ensure all horticultural practices adhere to sustainability and environmental best practices
* Oversee maintenance of tools, machinery, irrigation systems, and glasshouses
* Monitor plant health and manage pest, disease, and weed control in a safe and effective manner
* Work collaboratively with the wider estate team, including events, golf, and facilities, to coordinate garden presentation and logistics
* Manage the horticultural budget, procurement of supplies, and liaise with suppliers and contractors where needed
* Uphold and promote health & safety, COSHH, and risk assessment protocols
Requirements
* Proven experience in managing extensive historic or high-profile gardens, ideally on a private estate or public venue
* Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a small team
* Excellent plant knowledge, garden design sensibility, and practical hands-on gardening skills
* Knowledge of garden machinery, irrigation systems, and sustainable practices
* A proactive, creative, and detail-oriented approach
* Flexibility to work across weekends, special events, or seasonal demands as needed
Benefits
* Pension Plans
* Training & Development
* Strong career progression
* Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program
* Complimentary use of golf and leisure facilities
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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