Landscape Assistant - Soho Farmhouse

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Soho House is seeking a Landscape Assistant for Soho Farmhouse in Chipping Norton, a full time onsite role that supports the landscaping and grounds team in keeping outdoor spaces beautiful, safe and in line with the club’s aesthetic, covering planting, garden care, turfing, pruning, irrigation and basic hard landscaping while operating machinery and maintaining tools. The position suits someone with a passion for horticulture, a hands on attitude and the ability to work outdoors in all seasons. In return, you’ll enjoy weekly pay, meals on shift, Soho Friends membership, generous staff discounts, health and dental plans, paid charity days, training and team events. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years’ experience in a busy high profile venue, knowledge of horticulture and sustainable practices, and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment; relevant qualifications (level 3 horticulture) and chainsaw certificates are advantageous. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight concrete gardening achievements at comparable venues, emphasize machinery experience, safety compliance and reliability, and show you are a team player who thrives outdoors and can follow written and verbal instructions; include any relevant certifications and a note on your willingness to work in all weather.

The Role… 

At Soho House, a Landscape Assistant supports the landscaping and grounds team in maintaining beautiful, safe, and functional outdoor areas for members and guests. You will assist with planting, garden care, and outdoor projects to ensure the grounds remain visually stunning and in line with the club’s overall aesthetic.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for horticulture, a hands-on attitude, and a willingness to work outdoors in all seasons.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• 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 & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, 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…

• Maintain and develop all landscaped areas to an excellent standard
• Research into plantings and horticultural techniques to develop the growing estate
• Perform gardening duties such as planting, pruning, lawn mowing, wildflower maintenance, hedge cutting, weed control and mulching, irrigating planted areas, leaf collection etc
• Completing turfing and seeding works
• Have experience of operating machinery
• Maintain tools, machinery and equipment
• Assist the production garden with growing fruit and vegetable produce
• Assisting in the installation and upkeep of various types of fences and other hard landscaping tasks around the site

What we are looking for...

A successful Landscape Assistant for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a landscape assistant or similar within a similar high-end environment.
• Horticultural qualification level 3 or above is advantageous but not a necessity
• Knowledge of horticulture, landscaping principles, arboriculture, and sustainable practices.
• Chainsaw certificates (desirable).
• Experience with all types of horticultural machinery.
• Understand current health and safety legislation.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions