Gardener

Employer
Beaverbrook
Location
Leatherhead
Salary
£24000
Closing date
12 Apr 2023

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Beaverbrook is a carefully curated collection of two luxury hotels. The heart of the brand, Beaverbrook estate, is set amidst 400 acres of countryside in the Surrey Hills and comprises three distinctively designed venues, that make up the hotel, three restaurants and a Health Club & Spa, as well as indoor and outdoor activities, including a home cinema and meeting spaces for all occasions. What binds our hotels together is the Beaverbrook ethos – a warmth and thoughtfulness that makes every guest and employee journey unforgettable and that reflects our approach to exceptional experiences. Striving to turn visions into reality, for guests and employees alike, through unique opportunity and emotional hospitality, Beaverbrook offers something truly special within remarkable surroundings.

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a driven and dynamic gardener with garden maintenance experience keen to continue to develop their gardening skills on a historic, 400 acre private estate in Surrey. The beautiful 25 acre garden is made up of herbaceous and mixed borders with a vast array of ornamental species including a Mediterranean garden and a prairie border, Italian garden, kitchen garden, lawns, wildflower meadows and woodland areas.

Applicants for this role will ideally have either experience working in a private estate garden or hold a horticultural qualification (NVQ or similar) or both. We also believe in providing professional development opportunities to employees in the early stages of their career who demonstrate the right attitude and commitment.

Candidates will have experience with general garden maintenance including mowing, weeding, strimming and hedge cutting. In addition, candidates will have good practical skills, be hands-on, and have with reasonable plant knowledge.

Beaverbrook promotes a friendly and rewarding working environment, so it is important that candidates have a positive attitude, with good communication skills and are able to get on well with all other staff members.

Working hours are Monday to Fridays 7am -3.30pm with some variation depending upon the season. Applicants will ideally have a full driving licence and own transport. A employee shuttlebus is available.

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team you can expect to receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
  • Personal development support
  • Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
  • Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
  • Meals on duty for some positions
  • 28 days annual leave(including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension
  • Long Service Awards
  • Earn up to £1000 for recommend a friend scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Uniforms
  • Free parking
  • And other local benefits

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