Deputy Head Gardener 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) Salary: £29,250 | Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm The Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the North Cotswolds for a Deputy Head Gardener to support the maintenance and development of a beautiful and diverse garden setting. Working closely with the Head Gardener, you'll be responsible for maintaining high horticultural standards across formal gardens and grounds, supporting compliance and health & safety activities, and helping to develop an apprentice. This is a predominantly hands-on outdoor role (approximately 90% of your time spent outside) with the opportunity to step into a leadership position when required. Key Responsibilities Support the Head Gardener in the day-to-day management of the gardens and grounds Carry out planting, pruning, propagation and general garden maintenance Maintain lawns, borders, trees, shrubs and hedging Assist with the care of on-site livestock Mentor and support an apprentice gardener Promote safe working practices and support H&S compliance Operate horticultural machinery and equipment Lead the team in the Head Gardener's absenceAbout You Minimum 3 years' horticultural experience Level 2 Horticulture qualification (Level 3 desirable) Strong plant knowledge and propagation experience Organised, proactive and able to work independently Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons Previous supervisory, volunteer management or mentoring experience would be beneficial but is not essentialBenefits Company pension Life insurance Sick pay Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Free parking