Skilled Gardeners and Grounds Professionals for Estates and Country Homes
The Burford Recruitment Company recruits Gardeners, Head Gardeners, and Horticulturalists for private homes and estates across the Cotswolds.
Our candidates combine professional horticultural expertise with the reliability and discretion required in private settings.
Why Choose TBRC
We work with RHS-qualified horticulturalists, estate gardeners, and grounds teams who take pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces all year round.
Each gardener we introduce is thoroughly vetted for both skill and attitude, ensuring they integrate smoothly into your household or estate team.
Typical Responsibilities
- Pruning, planting, and seasonal maintenance
- Lawn care, topiary, and border design
- Propagation, glasshouse, and kitchen garden management
- Machinery operation and basic maintenance
- Liaising with landscape designers and contractors
- Estate presentation and event preparation
We also recruit for Head Gardeners, capable of leading small teams or managing large gardens independently.
Our Process
1️⃣ We discuss your estate’s size, planting style, and maintenance priorities.
2️⃣ We identify qualified candidates with relevant horticultural experience.
3️⃣ We verify references and right-to-work documents.
4️⃣ We manage introductions, interviews, and offer stages discreetly.
Our Good Recruitment Guarantee ensures professionalism and transparency throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply part-time gardeners?
Yes — from two days per week to full-time, year-round contracts.
Can gardeners live on site?
Many of our candidates prefer live-in arrangements where accommodation is provided.
Contact Us
We’ll listen carefully, advise honestly, and introduce candidates who meet your standards for service, discretion, and trust.
Discreet. Professional. Personal.
The Burford Recruitment Company — trusted by private families, estate owners, and family offices across the Cotswolds for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Community.
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Hosts benefit from our Butler & Service Staff solutions.
Overall coordination is supported by a House Manager.
Dynamic support teams are available under Domestic Couple recruitment.
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For family logistics, see Chauffeur and Nanny/Governess options.
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