Head Gardner

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Competitive

Full Time

Onsite

21 August 2026

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  • Be highly motivated, well organised and have excellent practical skills with the ability to propagate plants from seeds and cuttings. They will be expected to work closely with the owners on the long-term development of the garden and excellent plant knowledge.
  • Plan, carry out and monitor plant and tree care programs including design, landscaping, propagation, planting, irrigation, weeding, grass cutting, trimming and general garden, pathways, car park and facilities maintenance.
  • Manage all garden project activities to ensure they are carried out on schedule and within allocated budgets, employing the assistance of external labour/organisations where necessary.
  • Be responsible for the management of a team of two Gardeners and occasionally liaise with contractors.
  • To help with the constant development and improvement of the hotels 12 acres of grounds
  • Mowing & strimming
  • Hedge trimming and Planting
  • Watering, weeding and maintaining beds and borders

Your country home from home nestled in 12 acres of Hertfordshire countryside; Sopwell House is a luxury family-owned Georgian country house
hotel. We are now looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Head Gardener to take stewardship of our outdoor spaces, continuing to cultivate beauty and
excellence across our gardens, which play a central role in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests.

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