Foxhills Club & Resort
Head Gardener
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Job Vacancy: Head Gardener at Foxhills Collection
Are you an experienced and passionate horticulturist with a talent for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Foxhills Collection is seeking a skilled and motivated Head Gardener to lead our gardening team and oversee the management of our picturesque grounds.
Position: Head Gardener
Location: Foxhills Club & Resort, Ottershaw, Surrey
Type: Full-time
About Us
Foxhills Collection is renowned for its luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining experiences, and picturesque surroundings. Located in Ottershaw, our establishment offers an unparalleled experience amidst stunning landscapes and gardens.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the gardening team in the maintenance and enhancement of the grounds, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering
- Implementing seasonal lawn care plans
- Perform monthly woodland checks and any reactive works needed
- Develop and implement garden design plans, ensuring that they are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and reflective of the property's overall vision
- Monitor plant health and implement pest and disease control measures as needed
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of gardening equipment, ensuring that it is properly maintained and used safely
- Manage the gardening budget, including purchasing plants, tools, and supplies, and ensuring that expenses are kept within budgetary constraints
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that the grounds are maintained to the highest standards and meet the needs of guests and visitors
- Liaise with other departments to ensure minimal disruption to members
- Take a proactive approach whilst reacting to department and member needs
- Ensure all health and safety requirements for the department are met
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Requirements
- Minimum RHS level two in Amenity Horticulture
- Previous experience in a supervisory position and/or extensive experience in gardening or horticulture, with a proven track record of success in managing large-scale gardening projects
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- In-depth knowledge of plants, shrubs, and trees, and their care and maintenance requirements
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks
- Relevant certifications or qualifications in horticulture or landscaping preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Company pension scheme – People’s Partnership
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Complimentary Country Club Membership giving you access to facilities such as a newly refurbished gym, pools, spa, fitness classes and more
- Complimentary Country Club Membership for a partner/spouse and children after one years' service
- Staff discounts on dining, including 50% off in selected restaurants when on shift, hotel stays, spa treatments, golf access and other amenities
- Access to our exclusive Employee Engagement platform which offers discounts and/or cash back on over 900 retailers, a wellbeing centre, recognition awards and much more
- Employee assistance program, with 24/7 assistance available
- Anniversary stay – a complimentary one night stay and breakfast for two at Foxhills
- Birthday breakfast – a complimentary breakfast for you and one other at one of our restaurants
- Colleague social events including an annual staff party
- Free on-site parking
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Foxhills Collection is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We endeavour to respond to all applicants, but anticipate a large response to this advert, so should this not be possible, please assume you have been unsuccessful if we have not been in touch after 2 weeks.
This position requires the candidate to prove their right to work in the UK
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