Head Grounds Person - Brockenhurst
THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels), Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Head Grounds Person - Brockenhurst
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THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels), Brockenhurst, Hampshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c81fb3530d794098b7fde37719376fc1
Location ref: Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced and passionate horticulturalist with a natural flair for informal, organic landscapes? We're looking for a Head Grounds Person to lead the maintenance and development of our gardens and grounds in the New Forest As Head Grounds Person, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day care and presentation of our lawns and trees, ensuring the grounds reflect the relaxed and natural feel that THE PIG in Brockenhurst is known for. You'll lead a small but skilled team, setting the tone for standards, consistency, and creativity across the grounds. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives outdoors, leads by example, and finds beauty in simplicity. The Role:
- Oversee all grounds maintenance, including lawns, trees, borders, pathways, and general landscape care
- Plan and implement seasonal garden tasks and schedules
- Maintain tools, machinery, and irrigation systems, ensuring all are safe and in good working order
- Welcome guest interaction and be confident answering questions about the gardens
- Carry out animal husbandry duties (We are looking to increase our livestock!)
- Support with event setups and special garden-based projects
Significant experience in a similar grounds or horticultural role, ideally within a hotel or estate environment - Strong knowledge of plant care, lawn maintenance, pruning, and machinery use
- PA1 & PA6 certification (preferred)
- Confident leading a small team and managing day-to-day operations
- A passion for naturalistic, informal garden design
- Friendly, approachable, and comfortable engaging with guests
- A "hands-in-the-soil" mentality-happy to work in all weather conditions
We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different: - Staff stays - free B&B.
- 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
- Meals on duty.
- Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
- Take home goods - cost price.
- Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
- A range of learning & development courses.
- Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2.