We are seeking an experienced horticulturalist to lead a team of approximately 12+ gardeners for an UHNW client in Jordan.

This is a challenging yet exciting role for an experienced Head Gardener who will manage the very private secluded gardens. The magnificent gardens have recently been designed by an international renowned garden designer.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a dedication to exceeding expectations.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a formal horticultural qualification
• A minimum of two years horticultural experience in tropical or Mediterranean regions
• Have excellent knowledge about all aspects of propagation and cultivation
• Have a proven track record of garden skills with attention to detail
• Be competent in operating garden machinery
• A good knowledge of plants, pruning, lawn care, pest and disease identification
• Soft landscaping experience
• Good character; honest, hardworking, resourcefulness and high pragmatism. Friendly and polite with good liaison skills
• Passionate and be able to inspire and motivate the existing staff
• A flexible approach to work hours and be willing to provide occasional weekend cover

Main Duties:

As the Head Gardener, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day horticultural tasks
• Managing and leading a team of gardeners to ensure efficient delivery of horticultural services
• Maintaining a positive relationship with departmental managers, staff members and the owners and directors, exceeding their expectations
• Promoting the existing standard operating procedures & services and maintaining a professional image
• Planning and organising work schedules
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and policies
• Carry out seasonal gardening duties across the site including but not limited to the ornamental gardens, productive gardens, glasshouse, and wider landscape activities
• Undertake the supervision of horticultural tasks including but not limited to: grass cutting, edging, pruning, dead heading, training, weeding, planting, glasshouse maintenance, propagation, composting, staking, applying pesticides, producing and harvesting crops. Organic kitchen gardening
• Comply with all current Health and Safety legislation
• Undertake work related to development projects in the garden and wider landscape
• Oversee/manage seasonal gardeners/projects workers as required

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