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Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market. About You Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident communicator with a methodical, structured approach Strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands Passion for horticulture and gardening Additionally, you may have: Horticultural knowledge and an interest in seed or plant production A confident telephone manner and ability to support customer queries Strong writing skills for product or catalogue content Ability to work independently when required Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally Experience in buying or procurement is beneficial, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn. The Role As Assistant Buyer, you'll support the Horticultural Director in sourcing seeds and horticultural products from global suppliers, ensuring smooth procurement and alignment with seasonal and commercial plans. You will: Assist with sourcing seeds and horticultural products Prepare reports to support forecasting and supplier negotiations Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery Monitor shipments and manage required documentation (including APHA) Coordinate logistics with carriers and customs agents Track stock levels and support inventory accuracy Contribute to seasonal planning, product selection, and forecasting Support catalogue and website content with product information Attend UK and European trials to build product and supplier knowledge Assist with ad hoc duties across the team This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to buying, supply chain, and product development within a collaborative team environment. About the Business Our client supplys high-quality seeds to gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers. With a strong reputation for quality, in-house testing, and excellent customer service, the business has built long-standing relationships across the industry. You'll be joining a small, passionate team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive working environment. What's On Offer? Competitive salary 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Death in Service benefit (2.5 annual salary) What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Rae, on , email , or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role. RG21392

Our client has a great opportunity for a Gardener to join their growing team of experienced Gardeners. The bulk of their customers are in the Nailsea and surrounding areas. Their work varies from borders to hedge cutting / tree pruning. £18/hour to start; £20 or more on year 2. Our client is looking for someone with the following characteristics: Qualified and experienced Gardener Someone who they ca click apply for full job details

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Gardener Location: Slough Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (Set Shift Pattern) Pay: Weekly Pay Job Purpose To maintain and improve lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, and external grounds across sites in Slough and surrounding areas, ensuring all outdoor spaces are safe, tidy, and well-presented. Key Responsibilities Grass cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance Hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weeding Maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and trees Leaf clearance and seasonal groundwork Application of fertilizers and pesticides (where qualified) Operation and basic maintenance of gardening machinery and tools Keeping paths and hard landscaped areas clean and safe Reporting hazards, damage, or plant health issues Adhering to all health and safety procedures Requirements Essential: Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience Ability to operate gardening machinery safely Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated Desirable: Horticultural qualification PA1/PA6 spraying licence Experience driving company vans or towing trailers

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Gardener working across sites between Egham and Brookwood . This is a full time permanent role with a salary of 26,722 per year , with an immediate start available . This role involves maintaining outdoor spaces within a defined local area. You will manage your own sections while working as part of a wider estates team, ensuring all areas are kept to a consistently high standard. This is a hands-on role offering a mix of routine maintenance and general improvement work across well-kept and established sites. Key Responsibilities Maintain allocated garden areas to a high standard Carry out general garden maintenance and improvement work Complete lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding, and seasonal work Maintain beds, borders, and planted areas Carry out seasonal planting including shrubs and bulbs Monitor plant health and manage pests or disease Carry out pruning and general plant care Use horticultural machinery safely and carry out basic checks Keep sites clean, tidy, and well presented Follow schedules and record completed work Requirements Proven gardening or horticultural experience Strong practical gardening skills Confident use of horticultural tools and machinery Ability to work independently across multiple sites Good understanding of Health and Safety Full UK driving licence essential Skills and Qualities Good plant knowledge and attention to detail Reliable and well organised Professional and respectful approach Positive attitude and strong work ethic Able to manage workload effectively What's On Offer Permanent full time role Salary of 26,722 per year Work within a local area (Egham to Brookwood) Supportive team environment Clear seasonal working hours Opportunity to take ownership of your own areas Working Hours Summer Hours Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.30pm to 5.00pm Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 4.00pm Winter Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.00pm to 4.00pm How to Apply This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Reference 792 INDSEP

Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 About the Role Join our team at The Royal Parks and help shape a thriving, biodiverse allotment space at one of London's most iconic green locations click apply for full job details

Role: Gardener Location: Harlow Pay Rate: 14.19 per hour Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-3:30pm Friday: 7:30am-1:15pm Calling all gardeners. If you passion is horticulture, being outdoors and creating beautiful parks and landscaped areas, then we may have the ideal role for you. We're looking for a skilled Gardener to join our Client's busy team in Harlow. What you will be doing: Preparing ground for all planting and seeding using both mechanical and hand tools, along with planting and maintaining hedges, shrubs perenial's etc. You will also be clearing weeds and litter using chemical and mechanical devices. Ideally you will have: Practical gardening and horticultural experience Ability to use mechanical and hand tools confidently Full UK driving licence Certificates to use herbicides PA1 & PA6 For more details on this exciting opportunity call Adecco today Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Salary : Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience Location : Uppingham, Rutland Contract : Full time About the role Uppingham School is seeking a skilled, experienced and passionate gardener to join its professional Gardens Team, maintaining and developing approximately 40 acres of landscaped grounds across a historic school estate click apply for full job details

Garden Centre Horticultural Manager £ + Package & Bonus Maidstone Area Picture this: a bright April morning. Spring is in full swing. Tulips are bursting into colour, trees are coming into leaf, and benches are packed with vibrant bedding plants ready to go. Gardeners are out in force, trolleys filling fast, plans turning into reality. The season is at its peak. There's nowhere better to be. We're looking for someone who thrives on this energy. You're a gardener at heart - passionate about plants, generous with your knowledge, and naturally inspiring to others. You love helping customers turn their garden dreams into reality, and you take real pride in developing people as much as plants. Helping others grow isn't just part of the job - it's part of who you are. The Role This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll truly make your mark. With full training and ongoing support, you'll take ownership of the plant area - shaping the range, driving standards, and building a team that thrives during the busiest and most exciting time of year. Key Responsibilities: Curating and selecting high-quality stock from trusted growers Leading, coaching, and developing a small, enthusiastic team Setting exceptional standards for presentation and plant care Delivering an inspiring, knowledgeable customer experience Driving commercial performance through strong seasonal planning You'll enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and sociable working hours. Weekend work is part of the role, but you'll have every other weekend off - giving you time to enjoy your own garden too. The Company You'll be joining a well-established and growing UK garden retail brand. Financially secure, forward-thinking, and passionate about continuous improvement, they're heading into the peak Spring 2026 season with confidence and ambition. They value people who are: Passionate about horticulture Professional and commercially aware Customer-focused and people-driven Keen to grow their career in a thriving business If you're ready to take ownership of a plant department at the most exciting time of year - and help it flourish - we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who can work by themselves and as part of a team, who is adaptable, self-motivated, and willing to adhere to all departmental and school policy, especially with regard to health and safety. Please see Job Description above for full details about the role. Please Note For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form. For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on 'Read more' alongside the role you are applying for and then click on 'Apply Now' (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions. To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV. If you are an internal candidate of Sevenoaks School applying please provide your updated CV and cover letter to the following email address to be considered for this role. The closing date for applications is 23/04/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline. At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. .

Role Title: Ground Worker Location: Shoeburyness Duration: 6 Months Clearance required: BPSS Rate of Pay: 13.45 per hour PAYE (37 hours per week) Set working times are: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 12:30, Friday Your responsibilities will include: Delivering grounds maintenance services and identifying areas for improvement Delivering specialist grounds services including the management of click apply for full job details

Location: East Molesey Status: Established/Permanent Salary: £28,909 per annum Days/Hours of work: Full time, average 36 hours per week (5 days out of 7 per week, including occasional weekends) About the role and about you The role of Gardener is to provide a high standard of horticultural maintenance in the gardens and landscapes belonging to their organisation. This includes maintaining a safe working environment, engaging with visitors and helping or guiding others in the team when required. A Gardener would have an interest in historic gardens and be dedicated to their sympathetic upkeep and interpretation to the wider public, delivering a customer service in keeping with their royal standard at all times. They are looking for someone with creative flair and an eye for detail to work primarily in their formal South gardens. They should have knowledge of a wide range of plants, formal garden features and other planting styles, experience using a range of horticultural machinery and equipment, always prioritising safe working practices. In addition, they should be confident working independently or as a team and have experience of this ideally within a public garden. An interest in sustainable gardening in a historic setting is desirable. In addition to demonstrable professional horticultural gardening experience, you will also hold a recognised horticultural qualification at RHS Level 2 or equivalent. A NPTC spraying certificate and driver s licence are both desirable but not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 Expected Interview Date: w/c 18th May 2026 Our client is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. They are also committed to high quality Safeguarding practices and to ensure everyone is kept safe in their palaces. They have procedures in place to ensure this commitment is delivered and will deal firmly and swiftly with anyone representing their charity who does not meet their required standards. You may have experience of the following: Gardener, Estate Gardener, Historic Gardens Gardener, Formal Gardens Gardener, Horticultural Gardener, Parkland Gardener, Public Garden Gardener, Assistant Gardener, Skilled Gardener, Amenity Gardener, Heritage Gardener, Botanical Gardener, Garden Maintenance Technician, Landscape Gardener (Heritage), Grounds Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Gardener, Garden Operative, Garden Technician. REF-

A prestigious garden estate in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Gardener. This role requires a hands-on, creative individual who can manage and maintain the gardens to the highest standards. You will be involved in redesigning the main garden and maintaining other properties on the estate. The ideal candidate should have solid experience, qualifications in gardening, and PA1/PA6 spraying certificates are desirable. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 is offered, plus opportunities for project involvement.

We're looking for a Head Gardener to lead a team of staff and volunteers and to guide the care and future development of the gardens across the North Warwickshire Portfolio consisting of Baddesley Clinton, Charlecote Park, Packwood. As part of the role you are expected to undertake Duty Manager responsibilities and you'll be working weekends and Bank holidays on a rota pattern. Please provide a cover letter and CV when applying for this role . What it's like to work here The North Warwickshire Portfolio is a combination of 3 sites with historically different gardens, one being a listed Grade II garden, Packwood House. The portfolio has recently merged so we are in the midst of setting up new team dynamics and bringing in portfolio ways of working. You will be heading up a team of experienced, dedicated and creative gardeners. Your role will entail strategic and seasonal planning of the garden, and working hand in glove with the Ranger team for the wider landscape. You will manage a team across the 3 sites, have a vision and higher level view whilst maintaining visibility and hands on where feasible. What you'll be doing As our Head Gardener, you'll be managing a team of 8 staff and 50 volunteers. You'll also lead any projects to restore or rework areas of the garden, giving you the opportunity for hands-on creativity and a dynamic approach to gardening. You'll work with colleagues from other departments to make sure that people visiting can experience everything that makes this garden so special, including its stories, its challenges and the wildlife to be found within it. Your priority will be to make sure that everyone feels welcome here. You'll demonstrate inclusive leadership and work with others to make the changes needed to improve access to the garden. You'll have a close working relationship with experts from the Trust's internal consultancy, as well as working with and learning from others beyond the Trust. As a senior leader, you'll be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays on a rota. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced in managing a varied/listed garden in all seasons able to draw on your excellent knowledge of plants and plant care comfortable talking to all kinds of people and sharing your knowledge and expertise used to managing operational risk and compliance requirements relevant to horticulture qualified to RHS level 3 or above (or the equivalent vocational experience). The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places