Head Gardener

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom De Vere Wokefield Estate Full time
Head Gardener

Transforming landscapes into breathtaking vistas is a passion that drives us to excellence. As a Head Gardener at De Vere Wokefield Estate, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and managing our gardens to the highest horticultural standards.

Our stunning hotel and events venue is set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity. You will lead and guide your team to ensure our gardens are kept to the highest standards, delivering exceptional experiences for our visitors and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain high-quality gardens, including lawn care, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, and planting.
  • Lead and guide a team of gardeners to achieve exceptional results.
  • Develop and implement horticultural plans to enhance our outdoor spaces.
  • Collaborate with the hotel team to ensure seamless delivery of garden-related services.
  • Monitor and maintain garden equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £30,576 per annum.
  • Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
  • Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities.
  • Extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
  • Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice.
  • Exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties.
  • 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
  • Access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support.
  • Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
  • Monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.

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