Gardener, Blacknest

Join us as a Gardener at Coworth Park, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2025. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Gardener you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

• Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels
• 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
• Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including a Winter ball
• Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, enhanced family leave entitlements and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities
• Up to £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees

You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Physical gardening such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting and bed/border maintenance. You should be willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise.

• The role will involve weekend working on a rotational basis and you may be required to work some longer days during the summer period with more time off in the winter.
• This is an exciting opportunity offering development and project work with career progression and the prospect to further your qualifications.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Gardener, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• Attention to detail, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills are vital as you may be approached by our guests asking questions about our gardens. You will be well presented at all times ensuring your appearance is in keeping with the five star hotel environment.

• The ideal person will have provengardening or estate management experience. You must have a passion for plants and understand plant care, pruning and maintenance. Experience with garden machinery would be ideal as this can be a physical job.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact the People & Culture team at

Compensation: Competitive salary