Head Gardener at Les Jardins de Médongaule in South Korea

About the Garden:
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.

In the Press:
Vogue Korea (July 2024)
GQ Korea (September 2025)
Wallpaper* (January 2026)
Dezeen (February 2026)
World-Architects (March 2026)

[Head Gardener]

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.

What We're Looking For:

Advanced expertise in horticulture
Strong garden design and seasonal display skills
Knowledge of organic gardening practices
Minimum 10 years of professional experience
Proficiency in English communication
Ability to lead, train, and inspire a gardening team

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.

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