KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.
Our client MDALE CO.,LTD. is looking for a Head Gardener at Les Jardins de Médongaule in South Korea.
* Location: Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Les Jardins de Médongaule, located approximately 1.5 hours from Seoul, is a humanities-driven garden of uncommon ambition. Built on a strong financial foundation and guided by a long-term vision, the garden draws its philosophical spirit from Friedrich Nietzsche — exploring history, culture, and ideas through living landscape, with the aspiration of becoming a world-class destination that restores the human spirit through nature and offers a new way of living for the future. The garden has been designed by Guillaume Gosse de Gorre of Les Jardins de Sericourt, one of France's most celebrated landscape designers. Architectural elements were developed by Pezo von Ellrichshausen; the Visitor Center was conceived by Ensamble Studio.
We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Head Gardener to help shape this garden through its formative years. The ideal candidate brings deep horticultural expertise, a strong design sensibility, and proven leadership — alongside a genuine passion for cultivating a garden of lasting significance.
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Degree & Major
Bachelor's Degree (Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Garden Management, or a related field is preferred)
Experience & Skills
- Advanced expertise in horticulture
- Strong garden design and seasonal display skills
- Knowledge of organic gardening practices
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- Ability to lead, train, and inspire a gardening team
Licenses
Valid international driving licence
Lanugage
English (Intermediate)
Contract Terms
- Duration: 3 years
- Salary: €50,000–€80,000 per year, inclusive of severance pay as required under Korean labour law. The annual salary is structured across 13 payments. 12 monthly payments plus one month's salary paid as statutory severance upon completion of the contract. Final salary will be determined following the interview process.
- Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days, with some seasonal flexibility
- Annual leave: 20 days per year (bank holidays not included)
- Unpaid leave: Up to 30 days per year of unpaid leave may be available during less busy seasons, subject to agreement with the employer.
- Please note: National Pension and Health Insurance contributions, as well as applicable taxes, will be deducted in accordance with Korean regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including dependants coverage
- On-site dormitory accommodation to suit the successful candidate, including dependants where applicable
- Company vehicle (fuel not included)
- One economy-class return flight per year, for the employee and dependants, to home country
- Meals provided during working hours
- Please note: there is currently no local international school offering English-language education for children.
Visa
This position is subject to the successful issuance of a Korean E-7 (Specially Designated Activities) visa. Applicants must be able to provide apostilled documentation of relevant professional experience as part of the visa application process.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, portfolio, and a brief professional bio to [email protected]. All documents must be in English (or German). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed twice by video call.
Pay: £41,500.00-£68,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
