<p><strong>Senior Hotel Gardener - Full Time | 40 Hours per Week</strong></p><p><strong>40 hours a week (Alternitve Weekends)</strong></p><p>A countryside hospitality estate is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Gardener to lead the maintenance and development of its ornamental gardens surrounding the hotel and estate buildings. This hands-on role excludes farm, orchard, and conservation meadow areas and focuses on enhancing guest-facing landscapes, including riverbanks and wildflower spaces.</p><p>The Senior Gardener will manage a small team, report to the Estate Manager, and work closely with leadership to uphold high standards across all garden areas. The role includes planning seasonal planting, nurturing soil health, and contributing to the evolution of the gardens year after year. There is potential for this position to grow into a Head Gardener role.</p><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead and maintain ornamental gardens across the estate</li><li>Manage and inspire a small gardening team</li><li>Plan and implement seasonal planting and landscaping</li><li>Support guest engagement through garden walks and promotional content</li></ul><h3>Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience</li><li>Proven leadership and team management skills</li><li>PA1 and PA6 certifications preferred (training available if needed)</li><li>Relevant horticulture qualifications desirable</li></ul><h3>Key Details:</h3><ul><li>Full-time, permanent role</li><li>Rural location - own transport required</li><li>On-site work only</li></ul><p><strong>If you are intersted in this role please contact Giles for further information on 01865728362</strong></p><p> </p><p>Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.</p>

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