Role: Head Gardener

Employer: Prestigious Private Home

Salary: Substantial package, including benefits and accommodation (should it be required)

Exceptional opportunity to be involved with the garden management and re-design of one of the Channel Island’s most prestigious private homes.

Under new ownership, this prestigious home with garden extending to over 12 acres currently includes formal and informal areas of: herbaceous, shrub and topiary borders and hedges, lawns, rose garden, walled kitchen garden, woodland, and glasshouses. With a keen interest (two of their other properties have gardens that have been featured in home and garden magazines), the new owners are looking to substantially redesign this garden. You will help shape the garden for the future, possibly in conjunction with a leading landscape architect.

Reporting into the owners and Estates Manager, you will have the substantial experience required to ensure the garden is maintained to the highest standard through the year. You will manage a team of passionate and mixed ability staff.

With both relevant team management, and extensive gardening experience with a private estate or household, you will have excellent horticultural and plant knowledge. Additionally, you will be proficient in different techniques and the operation of a wide range of garden machinery. It is essential that you are capable, and prepared, to work under your own initiative in taking complete ownership for key areas of responsibility, in addition to managing staff. Of utmost importance is your enthusiasm and motivation coupled with a keen eye for attention to detail.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will enjoy an excellent salary (based on experience and qualifications), pension and private healthcare after a qualifying period, and should it be required, accommodation will be provided.

To apply please send your curriculum vitae with covering letter to:

Jon.haggerwood@cardenhall.co.uk