Head Gardener
Prestigious role at a private estate in Jersey
Garden design by Arne-Maynard Garden Design
Life choice – choose the island of Jersey for its outstanding high quality of life - sun, beaches, beautiful walks and new places to enjoy.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative and motivated Head Gardener to come on board before the main phase of perennial planting will be undertaken in Spring 2026.
The 20-acre estate including a restored Jersey Manor House is being remodelled working closely with internationally renowned Garden Designer, Arne Maynard to create an exquisite 4-acre garden of immense horticultural distinction and beauty.
The garden features a stunning 4-acre space with diverse plantings, traditional materials, and new features such as a Pond, Grotto, Shell House & Colombier. Its ornamental walled garden includes a productive area with a glasshouse for propagating cut flowers and potted plants. The landscape also boasts wildflower meadows, orchard, topiary, hedges, rhododendrons, and courtyard gardens.
We are seeking a truly hands on Head Gardener - someone with passion, an amazing knowledge of plants and perennials and a creative eye. They will also need to be a great leader and developer of their team, an impeccable communicator and collaborator with the owners, designer, and our wider team.
We would expect candidates to have a minimum RHS Level 3 horticultural qualification or equivalent, really good experience, an impressive plant knowledge, and who can demonstrate a progressive, committed and stable career path. A clean Driving Licence is essential.
Reporting directly to the owners, you’ll manage daily maintenance, team development, and garden projects, supported by two full-time gardeners and specialist contractors.
Salary will reflect qualifications and experience circa £55k. A 2 bed apartment will be provided. Salary could be negotiable for a truly outstanding candidate. Annual bonus.
Start date January 2026 (or earlier).
Please note that applicants should be suitably experienced and qualified and must already have the right to work in the UK / British Isles.
To apply, please send you CV and letter of introduction to
Michael Walker,
National Garden Specialist by email to nationalgardensspecialist@gmail.com
