Developed for over forty years by leading landscape designer, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Gresgarth Hall‘s magical gardens are a careful blend of Italian style and British plantsmanship. Spanning approximately 10 acres, the garden includes terraces, lakes, small bog garden, wild garden, an extensive kitchen garden, a bluebell wood, the Millennium Wood, the Rhododendron Hills, herbaceous borders and a serpentine wall.
The candidate will have the ability to motivate and provide support, as-well as having excellent and extensive plant knowledge and a proven track record in managing horticultural teams. The Head Gardener will work closely with Lennox-Boyd to deliver the successful daily operations and maintenance of the gardens to the highest possible standards and seek to restore and develop new areas for the future.
A strong knowledge and experience of arboretum management to continue the ongoing restoration of these areas including the rhododendron collection is also vital. The new Head Gardener will have the ability to lead by example, to set professional standards within the gardens and staffing practices. A hands on approach to management is key and a can do attitude to making things happen.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a truly exceptional garden, lead a great team forward in their development and build on the wonderful steps forward of the last year. A competitive salary and onsite accommodation is offered for the right candidate.
To apply for the position, applicants need to send a cover letter and CV to emily@arabellalennoxboyd.com or gresgarth@arabellalennoxboyd.com