Location
Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HS

Hours
Full-time, Permanent, 5 days out of 7, 48 hours per week (may vary depending on business)

Salary
£33,437.45 per year plus excellent colleague benefits and a share of service charge

About the Role
We are seeking a knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on Dual Site Head Gardener to take pride in the gardens and outdoor spaces at The Slaughters Country Inn and The Slaughters Manor House, two beautiful properties set in the heart of the Cotswolds. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Gardener looking for a new challenge or a Senior Gardener ready to develop leadership skills.

Working across both properties, you will shape and maintain a variety of stunning outdoor spaces, ensuring they reflect the character, charm, and high standards of each hotel. The Slaughters Country Inn offers a warm and authentic Cotswolds experience with charming hotel rooms, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, and seasonal Field Kitchen. Its gardens play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests enjoying countryside breaks, celebrations, and weddings.

The Slaughters Manor House provides a distinctive setting, offering the opportunity to care for and enhance the grounds of another exceptional Cotswolds property. Across both sites, you will create attractive, well-maintained outdoor spaces that complement each hotel's individual character and enhance the guest experience.

As Dual Site Head Gardener, you will take ownership of the day-to-day care and development of the gardens, balancing hands-on horticultural work with planning, organisation, and setting high standards. You will bring enthusiasm, horticultural knowledge, and a keen eye for detail, taking pride in seasonal planting, lawn care, maintenance, and ongoing improvements.

If you are an experienced gardener who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in creating beautiful spaces, and is ready to grow into a role with greater responsibility, this is the perfect opportunity. Join Hand Picked Hotels and play a key role in maintaining the beauty and individuality of two exceptional Cotswolds properties.

Experience
Proven experience as a Head Gardener or Senior Gardener with strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on gardening skills. Experience managing multiple sites is desirable.

About you
Proactive and enthusiastic with a willing attitude and a welcoming, friendly nature. Passionate about delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service. Keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining beautiful, well-presented gardens. Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and leadership skills.

Qualifications
Relevant horticultural qualifications are advantageous but not explicitly required. A commitment to ongoing professional development and training is expected.