We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our three brands, Audley Villages, Elysian Residences and Mayfield Villages we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. Through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It’s retirement, but not as the UK has known it.
First impressions count – the simple but beautifully presented lawns and landscapes set the scene in our villages. We are just as passionate about nurturing and growing our people as we are about creating exceptional, scene‑setting, award‑winning gardens.
Head Gardener
Main Duties
- Manage the gardening team to support the upkeep of our grounds.
- Water and feed all border plants, tubs and shrubs on a regular basis to ensure healthy and vigorous plants.
- Cut lawn and bed edges at least every 8 days during the months of March to November and at least four times during the winter months.
- Keep all ponds, water features, paths, patios, drives and forecourts free of weeds and clean. All areas are regularly swept/tidied.
- Trim hedges and shrubs as required.
- Rake up leaves in the winter period.
- Prune and thin roses, shrubs and small trees mainly in the winter period.
- Maintain a garden log book.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation.
- Report any faulty or damaged equipment or machinery to the person in charge.
- Participate in any theme events or open days for owners.
- Participate in stock taking as required.
- Use the correct equipment, appliances and tools as instructed by the manufacturers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with owners and/or their next of kin/representative and keep this relationship within professional boundaries.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience of working in the landscaping or gardening sector.
- Experience of managing people.
- A ‘can do’ attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self‑motivated and driven by standards and results.
- Eager to learn and develop.
- Hands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
- Warm, professional and empathetic.
In Return You Will Receive
- Work‑life balance.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution.
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
- 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide.
- Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
- Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme.
- Free uniform and a lot more.
Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’.
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