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Landscape & Gardens Manager - Soho Farmhouse

Banbury Full Time

The Role 

Soho House is looking for an experienced and passionate Landscape Manager to lead our dedicated team in maintaining and developing the estate's stunning grounds.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the overall health and beauty of our diverse landscape, encompassing everything from manicured lawns to wildflower meadows, orchards, Shrub and herbaceous borders and mature trees.  You'll provide hands-on leadership to the landscape and gardens team, ensuring a high standard of work and a commitment to sustainable practices.


What's in it for you?

  • Weekly Pay
  • Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
  • Every House Membership
  • 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
  • Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
  • Private Health and Dental Care
  • Life Assurance
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
  • In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
  • Free Counselling Sessions
  • Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
  • Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
  • Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career


Key duties…

  • Develop and deliver a long-term landscape management plan, aligned with seasonal requirements and estate objectives
  • Oversee all horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture, and livestock operations across the estate
  • Lead the upkeep and enhancement of all grounds, including lawns, meadows, orchards, borders, trees, hedgerows, water features, and planting areas
  • Research and introduce innovative planting schemes and horticultural techniques to elevate the landscape
  • Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficient use of plants, equipment, and external contractors
  • Lead, schedule, and support the landscape team, providing clear direction, training, and development opportunities
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture with a strong focus on nature, sustainability, and wildlife
  • Ensure all tools, machinery, and equipment are maintained and operated safely
  • Work closely with internal departments to deliver projects seamlessly and support wider estate operations
  • Maintain the highest standards across the estate, ensuring compliance with health & safety, sustainability, and environmental best practices


What we are looking for...

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape management, ideally within a similar high-end environment.
  • Horticultural qualification level 3 or above.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and coach a team.
  • In-depth knowledge of horticulture, landscaping principles, arboriculture, and sustainable practices.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to achieving exceptional results.
  • A valid driving license.
  • Ability to work and maximise relationships within a diverse team.
  • PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates (desirable).
  • Chainsaw certificates (desirable).
  • Experience with all types of horticultural machinery.