Acorn Landscape Services is proud to be Cheshire’s No.1 estate management and landscaping company. We specialise in the design, construction and ongoing care of some of the Cheshires most prestigious estates and gardens. Known for our attention to detail and horticultural knowledge, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of estate management and grounds maintenance.
We are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced, and hands-on Head Gardener to join our team. This is a leadership role that offers the opportunity to guide and inspire a skilled team across multiple high-profile sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 4–6 professional gardeners
- Float between two gardening teams across different estates, ensuring consistent standards, coordination, and staff support
- Work alongside management to organise daily and weekly work schedules, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor team performance
- Provide training and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their professional development
- Conduct site assessments and report to senior management on progress, staffing, and resource needs
- Foster a positive team culture based on respect, efficiency, and high horticultural standards
- Maintain and develop formal and informal gardens, including borders, shrubbery, kitchen gardens, and lawn areas
- Oversee all aspects of lawn care, including mowing, feeding, scarifying, aeration, and seasonal renovation
- Ensure the safe and efficient use of machinery, tools and specialist equipment.
- Liaise regularly with clients and internally with management to ensure expectations are met and exceeded
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven leadership and team management experience in a professional horticultural environment
- Previous experience as a Head Gardener, Senior Gardener, or similar supervisory role
- Formal horticultural qualifications (e.g. RHS Level 3 or equivalent)
- Excellent lawn care and turf management expertise
- Comprehensive plant knowledge and passion for delivering exceptional outdoor spaces
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Practical experience with garden machinery, tools, and other specialist equipment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working under pressure across multiple sites
Desirable:
- PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
- Chainsaw and machinery operation certificates
- Experience working on large private estates or other high profile gardens
Benefits:
- Be part of Cheshire’s leading estate and landscaping company
- Company pension and holiday allowance
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and professional working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Horticulture: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person
