Desired Location South of England
Live In or Live Out Both
Availability 1 month notice
Salary £28k+
Candidate ID 87018
An experienced candidate who has been working in private gardens since 2000. He is currently the Head Gardener on a private property. Prior to this, he was the Sole Gardener for a 1 acre Formal Garden in West Sussex. There were also 12 acres of surrounding woodland and ponds that he looked after. Prior to this, he was the sole Gardener for 2 properties belonging to the same family. This candidate is currently studying the RHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture in his own time and has also completed a Garden Design course at Hadlow College. His skills include; Topiary, Propagation, Garden design, Staff Management. He is a genuine, likeable gentleman and interviews very well. He clearly loves what he does and his knowledge and experience is excellent. This candidates would be an asset to any team.
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Desired Location Home Counties
Live In or Live Out Live In
Salary £25k+
Availability 1 Week
Candidate ID 109806
A versatile, hands on candidate who has been working with his wife as a Couple on a private estate since 2013. His role here is varied and his duties include; Gardening and Grounds Maintenance, DIY & Basis Repairs, Driving, Overseeing Contractors, Caring for family pets, and Painting & Decorating. He is a lovely, hardworking candidate and is a true all rounder.
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Desired Location London & Home Counties
Live In or Live Out Both
Salary £25k+
Availability 2 month notice period (negotiable)
Candidate ID 48665
A highly experienced candidate who has been working on a private estate in Kent since 2010. His role here is quite hands on and varied, and he has a wide range of skills to offer. He is currently based in Kent, and is ideally looking to stay in that area, but happy to move for the right position. He offers the following skills; Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Grounds and Property Maintenance, DIY & Basic Repairs, Driving Duties, Household Security, Vehicle Maintenance, Woodland Management, Looking after animals, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, and Liaising with Contractors. He is a very likeable candidate. He has a very strong CV, and interviews very well. A true all rounder, I have no doubt that he would make an excellent addition to any household.
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Desired Location Sussex , Surrey, Hampshire
Live In or Live Out Live Out
Salary £30k+
Availability 1 month notice
Candidate ID 111186
This candidate is a very skilled Gardener with excellent Horticultural knowledge and experience. She has her RHS Level 3 in Horticulture, and her City & Guilds National Diploma in Horticulture Level 3. Since 2010, she has been working on a self employed basis as a Gardener for various private clients in her area. Her skills include; Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Grounds Maintenance, Driving Duties, and Care of Animals. She is also a florist, and can prepare seasonal arrangements and decorations for her clients. She is very confident in her abilities as a Gardener and she is clearly very passionate about her work and takes pride in what she does.
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Desired Location South of England
Live In or Live Out Live In
Salary £28k+
Availability 1 month notice
Candidate ID 112117
A top Head Gardener who has been working on private estates since 2005. Since 2015, this candidate has been the Head Gardener on a private property in Hampshire. Prior to this, he spent 8 years as a Deputy Head Gardener / Kitchen Gardener on an organically run private estate in Wiltshire. He is ideally looking for a Live In role, with his wife and two children. His skills include; Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Budget Management, Garden and Grounds Maintenance, DIY & Basic Repairs, Swimming Pool and Tennis Court Maintenance, Happy to work with animals, Security of Property, and Liaising with Contractors. He has a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Gardening. In both his current and previous position, the Gardens were open to the NGS. David is truly a top candidate. He is well presented, professional, and interviews very well. He has a flexible approach and is very hard working. I have no doubt that this candidate would be a huge asset to any estate.
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Desired Location: Within an hour’s travel of Ayr
Live In or Live Out: Live Out/Live In
Salary Expectation: £22,000 - £25,000 GPA
Availability: Immediately
Candidate ID: 23702
This candidate really can do it all. He is experienced in gardening, maintenance, security and cooking. He is extremely personable and presentable professional who is able to work on his own initiative, be flexible and is committed to his employers and to his work. He is discreet with a warm smile.
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Desired Location: Oxfordshire
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £28K – £32K GPA
Available From:1 month notice
Candidate ID: 23696
A top Head Gardener who has been in his current role since 2003. He is managing a 50 acre estate in Oxfordshire, 5 of which are formal gardens. The Gardens are open to the public 2 days a year. Prior to this, he was and Under Gardener on a private estate for 11 years. He has his RHS and City and Guilds, and has a spraying certificate. His skills include; Gardening, Garden Design, Staff Management, Security, Looking after animals. He really is a top candidate. Aside from his excellent experience and skill set, he is also a very likeable and genuine character. He comes across as highly trustworthy, reliable, and enthusiastic. He is also very organised and efficient. This candidate is happy to work on his own or as part of a team, and he takes great pride in his work.
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Desired Location: South / South West
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £25K – 30K GPA
Available from:1 month notice
Candidate ID: 108732
A true ‘all round’ candidate who has been working on a private estate in Hampshire since 2012. His role here is hands on and varied, and he is now looking to take the next step in his career. He has an RHS Level 2 in Horticulture, and has his spraying and chainsaw licences. His skills include; Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Chauffeur Duties, DIY & Basic Repairs, Household Security, Care of Animals, Caretaker Duties, Painting and Decorating. He is a lovely candidate; polite, engaging, and friendly. He interviewed very well and was extremely professional and well presented.
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Desired Location: London / Home Counties
Live In or Live Out: Ideally Live In
Salary Expectations: £28K –£ 30K GPA
Available From:1 month notice
Candidate ID: 82573
An excellent candidate on our books who was originally registered with us as part of a couple, but is now looking for an individual role. He is a top candidate - not only does he have strong experience and skills, but he is also engaging, friendly, and has a great attitude. His skills include; Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Household Duties, Chauffeur Duties, Household Security, Assisting with dinner parties, Care of Animals, DIY & Basic Repairs. This candidate comes highly recommended by previous employers.
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Desired Location: South Of England
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £85K+ GPA
Available from: 3 months
Candidate ID: 109682
A top Estate Director with an excellent skill set. Since 2014, he has been the Operations Director of a private, 25 acre school in London. His role here is varied and hands on, and he has gained invaluable experience managing budgets, staff, developments, and grounds. Prior to this, he spent 12 years in Ireland managing a large estate. During his time there, he ran the estate on both a private, and commercial level. He is keen to get back into private estates. His skills include; Estate Director / Estate Management, Shooting Estate experience, Staff Management, Budget Management, Overseeing Contractors, Project Management. This candidate is an extremely well presented, and well-mannered gentleman. He is a true professional and would make an excellent addition to any estate.
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Desired Location: London / South UK / International
Live In or Live Out:Both
Salary Expectations:£30K+ GPA
Available from: 1 month notice
Candidate ID: 107694
A very strong candidate who has been working for his current principal since 2015, and does everything and anything! He has a wide range of skills and experience to offer and is versatile, extremely well presented, and highly professional. His skills include; House and Estate Management, Staff Management, Fleet Management, Overseeing Contractors, Overseeing technical equipment in the house, Basic DIY & Repairs, Budget Management, and Utilities Management. Excellent References.
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Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £28K+ GPA
Available from: 3 month notice (negotiable)
Candidate ID: 96497
An enthusiastic, energetic candidate who has been working as a Head Gardener on a private estate since 2016. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Gardener for 4 years. Sadly, his current role is very much Maintenance focused, and he is keen to secure a position where he can be a hands on Gardener again. His skills include; Lawn Care and Maintenance, Trimming and Pruning, Organic Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Garden Design, Propagation, Kitchen Gardening, Hard & Soft Landscaping, Tree Surgery, Staff Management. He is also happy to work with animals. This candidate is friendly, down to earth, and comes across an ambitious and hard working.
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Desired Location: Home Counties
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £25K+ GPA
Available from: 1 month
Candidate ID: 107663
This candidate is a very promising Gardener who has been working on a private estate since 2015. Having come from a teaching background, he has gained a wealth of knowledge in his 2 years as a Gardener. His skills include; Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Staff Management, Lawn Care and Maintenance, Use and Maintenance of Machinery. He is also happy to work with animals if needed. He is a truly lovely candidate and would make an excellent addition to any team.
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Desired Location: Bath / Bristol area
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectations:£26K+ GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 107651
A skilled Gardener who has recently relocated to Bristol, and is available to start a new role immediately. In January 2017, she joined the Gardening team at on a 700 acre estate with 100 acres of Gardens. She currently works in the Italian garden, which is about 10 acres. These gardens are very intensive and kept to a high standard. The estate is a revived historic property that is open to the public year round, with about 400,000 visitors each year. She was leading a team of staff, students, and volunteers to implement and extensive formal bedding scheme. Prior to this, she worked with the National Trust for 3 years. She completed a 12 month placement at Attingham Park, which is certified organic. She also has an RHS Level 2 in the Principles of Horticulture, and a Certificate of Practical Horticulture. She offers the following skills; Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Staff Management, Project Management, Garden Design and Development, Fruit and Vegetable production, Animal Friendly. She is a very switched on, professional candidate. She is very ambitious and hard working, and has put a lot into building her career and improving her skills and experience.
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Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out:Ideally Live In
Salary Expectations: £25K+ GPA
Available from: 2 weeks
Candidate ID: 92164
A very strong candidate who has been running her own Gardening and Estate Management business on the Isle of Wight since 2014. She is currently managing a 25 acre estate 2 days a week, and lives on site. This candidate has a solid base of private clients and manages their Gardens on a weekly basis. She has an RHS Level 2 and is keen to take the next step in her career. She would also like the opportunity to work on one property, and thoroughly enjoys working in private households and estates. His skills include; Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Liaising with Contractors, Estate Management, Staff Management, Animal Friendly. She is a genuine, bubbly, friendly character. She clearly loves what she does and really takes pride in her work. I warmed to her immediately and found her very engaging and enthusiastic.
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Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In or Live Out
Salary Expectation: £20K GPA
Availability: 1 months’ notice
Candidate ID: 108346
This friendly Gardener/Handyman is seeking a long term role and is willing to relocate anywhere in Scotland for the right job. He is easy to communicate with and comes across as being very hard working and committed. He has experience of operating all different types of machinery; farm tractors and quads, drive on mowers and chainsaws.
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Desired Location: All UK
Live in or Live out: Both
Available from: 1 month notice
Salary Expectations: £40K+ GPA
Candidate ID: 84679
Estate Manager An excellent Estate Manager who has been working on a private 85 acre estate in Oxfordshire since 2015. Prior to this, He was running an Environmental conservation company, working with private and commercial clients. He has a wide range of skills to offer, and excellent experience, he also has a BSc (Hons) in Landscape Management, and a Foundation Degree in Countryside Management. He is also a qualified bee keeper and has a lot of experience in estate, property and staff management.
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Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Either
Salary Expectation: £70,000+ GAP
Available from: 1 months’ notice
Candidate ID: 107944
A dedicated and accomplished rural business and property manager with a wide range of experience in commercial, leisure and estate management. He is experienced in motivating teams and skilled at delegating responsibilities to maximise staff potential and financial resources. Previously has been an Estate Factor for numerous Estates and is seeking a new challenge.
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Desired Location: Commutable distance from Edinburgh
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation: £20K+ GPA
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 107750
Worked on private estates for 7 years. General building and house maintenance skills. Experienced in decorating, small building works, small electrical and plumbing works, maintaining appliances, lawn maintenance, hedge cutting, pruning, log cutting / splitting. May also consider short term roles.
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Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £25K GPA
Available from: 1 months’ notice
Candidate ID: 32101
A very likeable and professional Head Gardener with 6 years’ experience of working in Scottish gardens as a Head Gardener. Has experience of managing staff and all aspects of running an estate garden. One property is a Wedding venue and therefore the gardens had to be immaculate and consistently well maintained to the highest standard.
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Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £24,000
Available from: 1 month
Candidate ID: 102602
This candidate is very conscientious and well versed in many aspects of horticultural and landscaping work. He has over 18 years’ experience from assistant greenkeeper to sole owner of a small successful contract gardening and landscape business. He has prior knowledge in liaising with subcontractors and the planning and ordering of materials and equipment.
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