Specialist Recruitment for Gardeners, Head Gardeners & Grounds Professionals
If you’re passionate about horticulture and take pride in maintaining some of the most beautiful gardens and estates in the UK, we want to hear from you.
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we specialise in private household and estate recruitment, representing skilled gardeners, head gardeners, and grounds professionals across the Cotswolds and surrounding counties.
Why Register With The Burford Recruitment Company?
We work with private estates, historic homes, and contemporary country properties that require dedicated horticultural expertise.
Whether you’re maintaining formal lawns and topiary, managing a large kitchen garden, or leading a small gardening team, we’ll help you find the perfect role to grow your career.
Typical positions include:
- Skilled Gardeners & Groundskeepers
- Head Gardeners & Estate Garden Managers
- Horticulturalists & Plant Specialists
- Maintenance Gardeners & Gardeners’ Assistants
- Seasonal & Temporary Gardening Staff
Typical duties may include:
- Pruning, planting, and border maintenance
- Glasshouse, kitchen garden, and orchard management
- Mowing, strimming, and machinery maintenance
- Propagation and plant care
- Overseeing contractors and suppliers
- Estate presentation and outdoor event support
We take pride in understanding both our candidates and our clients — matching your skills and career aspirations to roles where you can flourish.
When you register, you’ll gain access to exclusive horticulture and estate positions across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and the wider Cotswolds.
What We Look For
We represent candidates who are:
- Professionally trained in horticulture or experienced in estate gardening
- Passionate about plants, gardens, and grounds maintenance
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Experienced with horticultural machinery and tools
- Eligible to work in the UK
If that sounds like you, we’d love to discuss your next role.
Register As A Candidate With The Burford Recruitment Company
Current Horticulture & Gardener Job Opportunities
We regularly recruit for:
- Full-time Gardeners (live-in or live-out)
- Head Gardeners managing teams or estates
- Assistant Gardeners supporting large private gardens
- Estate Groundskeepers for formal or parkland settings
- Seasonal & Temporary Garden Staff
Current Horticulture & Gardener Jobs
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Discreet. Professional. Personal.
The Burford Recruitment Company is a TrustIndex Top-Rated Agency, recognised for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Community.
We’re proud to represent the Cotswolds’ finest private staff and households with the professionalism they deserve.
Horticultural and Gardening Jobs By Location
Discover More Garden Roles Near You
- Burford – Gateway to the Cotswolds, established estates
- Cirencester – Parkland & heritage planting
- Cheltenham – Beautiful, structured gardens
- Chipping Norton – Rolling countryside and welcoming family homes
- Stroud – Five valleys of stunning scenery
- Tetbury & Malmesbury – Large country properties
- Moreton-in-Marsh – Seasonal gardening variety
- Woodstock – Classic Oxfordshire landscapes
- Broadway – Iconic Cotswold beauty
- All Cotswolds roles
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