Estate Horticulturalist/Specialist Gardener

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Horticulturist/Specialist Gardener to join a growing private estate in Kent undergoing significant landscaping and garden development. This is a rare opportunity for someone who genuinely loves plants, gardens and estate presentation to help shape and maintain an ambitious long-term vision. The estate includes formal gardens, woodland, ponds and future Mediterranean-inspired landscaping alongside the development of a luxury equestrian facility. We are looking for someone with a strong horticultural eye who can help curate and maintain gardens of exceptional quality and beauty.

• Planting design and implementation
• Seasonal planting and garden management
• Maintaining formal gardens and borders
• Care of specimen plants and trees
• Mediterranean and structured garden planting
• Irrigation management
• Greenhouse/orangery care
• Lawn and topiary presentation
• Supporting pond and water feature planting
• Assisting with estate-wide landscaping projects
• Maintaining immaculate presentation standards across the property

• Have strong horticultural knowledge and practical experience
• Be genuinely passionate about plants and gardens
• Have an excellent eye for detail and presentation
• Take pride in producing high-end finishes
• Be proactive, organised and hands on
• Enjoy working within a family estate environment
• Be comfortable around animals and children
• Have experience with luxury/private gardens, estates or high-end landscaping projects
• Knowledge of tropical and Mediterranean planting, formal estate gardens, irrigation systems, specimen planting and water gardens would be highly advantageous.

Salary: £45K-£55k DOE