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Deputy Head Gardener
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £36,209 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Epsom, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Halmer Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 735 |
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Deputy Head Gardener
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Salary: £36,209 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30, plus 1 in 6 weekends (day in lieu provided)
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements: Must be a car driver with own transport
Ref: 735
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Deputy Head Gardener to join a prestigious estate in Epsom, Surrey. Working closely with the Head Gardener, you will assist in the day-to-day management and development of the gardens, ensuring the highest horticultural standards are maintained throughout. This varied role combines hands-on gardening with administrative and team development responsibilities, offering excellent scope for progression.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist the Head Gardener with daily operations, planning, and plant procurement.
• Support with the ongoing training and development of the Gardening Team.
• Maintain accurate records of all mandatory and relevant training to ensure compliance.
• Take responsibility for the Gardens Department in the absence of the Head Gardener.
• Manage and participate in garden project work.
• Ensure all planting schemes are maintained to the highest horticultural standards.
• Assist with the weekend rota and provide cover as required.
• Uphold health and safety policies, ensuring compliance across the Gardens Team.
• Ensure all machinery, equipment, and vehicles are tested, serviced, and compliant.
• Promote sustainability and efficient use of resources to reduce environmental impact.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the Kitchen Garden.
• Support with members’ garden visits, activity groups, and general horticultural enquiries.
• Foster collaboration across departments to enhance communication and teamwork.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within the Gardens Team.
Candidate Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential).
• RHS Level 3 (or equivalent) horticultural qualification.
• Strong plant knowledge and practical horticultural experience.
• Confident using a range of garden machinery and utility vehicles.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates (required).
• Chainsaw qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience in garden management, hard landscaping, or similar senior horticultural roles.
• Excellent organisational and PC skills for record keeping and planning.
• Knowledge of local horticultural suppliers (advantageous).
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to high standards and sustainability.
What’s On Offer
• £36,209 per year
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 14:30
• 1 in 6 weekends with a day in lieu
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) plus your birthday
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a beautiful and well-established estate
How to Apply
This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications, and suitability for this Deputy Head Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Salary: £36,209 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30, plus 1 in 6 weekends (day in lieu provided)
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements: Must be a car driver with own transport
Ref: 735
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Deputy Head Gardener to join a prestigious estate in Epsom, Surrey. Working closely with the Head Gardener, you will assist in the day-to-day management and development of the gardens, ensuring the highest horticultural standards are maintained throughout. This varied role combines hands-on gardening with administrative and team development responsibilities, offering excellent scope for progression.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist the Head Gardener with daily operations, planning, and plant procurement.
• Support with the ongoing training and development of the Gardening Team.
• Maintain accurate records of all mandatory and relevant training to ensure compliance.
• Take responsibility for the Gardens Department in the absence of the Head Gardener.
• Manage and participate in garden project work.
• Ensure all planting schemes are maintained to the highest horticultural standards.
• Assist with the weekend rota and provide cover as required.
• Uphold health and safety policies, ensuring compliance across the Gardens Team.
• Ensure all machinery, equipment, and vehicles are tested, serviced, and compliant.
• Promote sustainability and efficient use of resources to reduce environmental impact.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the Kitchen Garden.
• Support with members’ garden visits, activity groups, and general horticultural enquiries.
• Foster collaboration across departments to enhance communication and teamwork.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within the Gardens Team.
Candidate Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential).
• RHS Level 3 (or equivalent) horticultural qualification.
• Strong plant knowledge and practical horticultural experience.
• Confident using a range of garden machinery and utility vehicles.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates (required).
• Chainsaw qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience in garden management, hard landscaping, or similar senior horticultural roles.
• Excellent organisational and PC skills for record keeping and planning.
• Knowledge of local horticultural suppliers (advantageous).
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to high standards and sustainability.
What’s On Offer
• £36,209 per year
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 14:30
• 1 in 6 weekends with a day in lieu
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) plus your birthday
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a beautiful and well-established estate
How to Apply
This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications, and suitability for this Deputy Head Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.