Head Gardener

Head Gardener

An excellent opportunity for an experienced horticultural professional to lead the care, maintenance and development of Grade II listed gardens and grounds within a nationally significant historic country park.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Senior Gardener, Lead Gardener, Horticultural Supervisor, Gardens Manager, Horticultural Manager, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Estate Gardener, Grounds Supervisor, Landscape Supervisor, Garden Team Leader

SALARY: £29,719 - £31,691 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Elvaston, Derby, East Midlands (DE72) – Hybrid working options, subject to service needs, can be discussed at interview

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Head Gardener to take a lead role in protecting, maintaining and enhancing historic gardens, grounds and wider estate landscapes for visitors, communities and future generations.

Working as the Head Gardener you will support the delivery of horticultural standards, annual work schedules, garden maintenance, enhancement projects and safe working practices across the site.

As the Head Gardener you will also line manage the gardening team, support contractors and volunteers, contribute to...