Full-Time Head Gardener job (M/F) near Beaumes de Venise, Vaucluse, France
France
Permanent
Full time
Head Gardener
To be discussed
4892 CAG
December 9, 2025
Job description
We are looking for our client's property located less than an hour from Avignon (Vaucluse) and near the town of Beaumes-de-Venise, a Head Gardener who will be in charge of the maintenance of the 1 hectare site by bringing an artistic and aesthetic look at the structure of the garden in direct contact with the landscaper and the owner.
The position is a full-time permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Work closely as a team with the owner and the landscaper to maintain and develop the property's remarkable garden.
- Use expertise to guide the transition towards a predominantly Mediterranean dry garden while promoting biodiversity and respecting the environment.
- Ensure the garden is perfectly integrated into the surrounding Provençal landscape through a strong sense of aesthetics and artistic vision.
- Maintain the natural garden composed of various terraced areas (meadows, orchards, topiaries, integrated sculptures).
- Ensure meticulous upkeep of all outdoor spaces and the 1-hectare land (pruning, weeding, harmonization of plantings, mowing).
- Manage planting operations, uprooting, and wintering of plants.
- Oversee the management and monitoring of plant treatments.
- Handle inventory, materials, and garden tools.
- Carry out minor repair work and small DIY tasks.
- Provide regular reporting to the owner.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar professional environment.
- Horticultural training required.
- Strong artistic sensibility and accustomed to working in prestigious or exceptional gardens.
- Autonomous and able to organise daily tasks efficiently with high standards of execution.
- Pragmatic, motivated, and dynamic, with a strong team spirit.
- Flexibility required.
- Fluency in French and English.
- Valid B driving licence.
Work conditions
- Job title: Head Gardener (M/F)
- Location: Near Beaumes-de-Venise, Vaucluse (less than 1 hour from Avignon)
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Contract: Permanent contract – full-time, Monday to Friday
- Days off: 2 days per week
- Schedule: To be defined
Salary
From €36,000 – €40,000 gross/year (depending on profile).
This job offer is introduced to you by Gilles Kuhn
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency French Riviera & Monaco
Address : 540, 1ère Avenue 06600 Antibes France
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