Head Gardener

Head Gardener – Vacancy

Stephen Ogilvie Ltd is an award winning Garden Design, Build and Horticulture company based in Edinburgh. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and proactive Head Gardener to join our dynamic gardening team, managing a portfolio of stunning private gardens and estates in Edinburgh, Perthshire and the Scottish Borders, to the highest standard.

• Extensive plant identification skills
• Knowledge of how and when to prune shrubs and trees
• Herbaceous border care and development
• Experience using a range of horticultural tools and machinery
• Knowledge of good Health & Safety practices
• Pesticide certificates (PA1 & 6 as a minimum), Chainsaw licence preferable
• Relevant horticultural qualifications (Degree, HND or RHS Level
  3)
• At least 5 years experience working in high-end gardens and/or estates
• Experience of managing clients and small teams preferable
• Full, clean driving licence
• Excellent communication skills

There are also opportunities to help design new borders and subsequent planting plans for new and existing gardens, as well as managing team schedules and client visits.

We provide a uniform, PPE and all necessary tools and equipment, as well as opportunities деф оf additional qualifications and courses that are relevant to the role.

Salary:
Circa. £YSIS per year, full time

Working hours:

Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm

31 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)

Company vehicle included

Company Pension

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

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Edinburgh, full time, head gardener, Private Advert, Scotland