Garden Production Supervisor
| Company: | The Devonshire Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bakewell |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Plant Collection Supervisor to lead the care, development, and presentation of a diverse and expanding ornamental plant collection.
Over the past decade, the Ornamental Garden has undergone significant transformation, with continued investment in new planting and landscape development. This role plays a key part in maintaining high horticultural standards while shaping a resilient, sustainable, and visually inspiring garden for visitors.
You will provide hands-on leadership to a team of gardeners, trainees, and volunteers, ensuring best practice in plant care, sustainability, and biodiversity. Working collaboratively with senior garden leadership, you will contribute to the long-term planning and evolution of the collection, balancing aesthetic excellence with climate adaptation and ecological responsibility.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 5 days out of 7.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong horticultural expertise with at least 5 years’ practical experience in ornamental or historic gardens, and excellent plant knowledge
- Proven leadership skills, with experience supervising teams, supporting development, and motivating others
- Commitment to sustainability, including knowledge of soil health, climate-adaptive planting, and biodiversity-friendly practices
- High standards and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain exceptional plant health and garden presentation
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, including confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate plant records
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for sharing knowledge, engaging visitors, and contributing to a positive team culture
This role is ideal for someone who thrives outdoors, enjoys working at both a strategic and practical level, and is motivated by the opportunity to nurture both plants and people.
In return
You’ll join a supportive and friendly team within a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
We offer a range of benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an onsite gym and swimming pool, and a Colleague Pass providing free access to Chatsworth for you and your guests, plus discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops and restaurants. Further details of our benefits can be found here at Working at the Devonshire Group - The Devonshire Group
How to Apply
Please apply online via the link in this advert. Please ensure you include a covering letter, which should include evidence of suitability, particularly covering the essential attributes of the attached role profile document.
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Our core values include "Being Inclusive" and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.
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