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Head Gardener

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United Kingdom , Widmore Park

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Head Gardener – Leading the Landscapes of Widmore Park. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to join us at Widmore Park, a brand-new village yet to open, taking ownership of all grounds and gardens. As Head Gardener, you’ll lead the grounds team, managing, maintaining, and elevating all outdoor spaces to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with the Village Manager, maintenance team, and wider business to ensure the first impression of the village is exceptional, supporting a welcoming, safe, and vibrant environment for residents, colleagues, and visitors.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading and taking full responsibility for all aspects of grounds and garden management across the village
  • Managing and mentoring the grounds team, prioritising and overseeing work requests from residents and colleagues
  • Planning and managing team rotas to ensure consistent coverage and delivery of all grounds and landscaping duties
  • Designing, cultivating, and maintaining lawns, flowerbeds, hedges, shrubs, borders, and hard landscaping, including drainage, pathways, and steps
  • Implementing pest management and weed control strategies to maintain the highest standards of garden care
  • Supporting residents with horticultural advice and queries, enhancing their enjoyment of the village environment
  • Working closely with the wider maintenance and operational teams as part of the village opening, ensuring a seamless, high-quality launch

Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing the grounds and gardens of a large estate or comparable property
  • Strong general plant knowledge, including horticulture, landscaping, and seasonal maintenance
  • Competent in Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, with a focus on safe working practices
  • Relevant horticultural qualifications desirable, such as Level 3 in Garden Design, Horticulture, or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport easily with residents, colleagues, and contractors
What we offer:
  • Bupa Health Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Program and Life Assurance at 4× your annual salary
  • 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted hours, plus a holiday buying scheme to purchase up to 5 days
  • Big birthdays off for milestone birthdays ending in a 0
  • 5% matched contribution scheme
  • Retail discounts across a variety of outlets and access to SMART tech
  • Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and career
  • Access to a wellbeing hub, including discounts on wellbeing interventions
  • Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Car scheme
  • 3 additional days leave for charity or voluntary work per year
  • Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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