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.

Responsibilities

•⁠ ⁠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

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

•⁠ ⁠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.