Location: London SW1W 9RB, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Gym Membership Support
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance
- Additional Holiday Purchase Option
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Gardener to join a dedicated landscape management team responsible for maintaining prestigious gardens and green spaces across central London. This role is ideal for a skilled horticultural professional with strong plant knowledge, leadership abilities, and a commitment to sustainable gardening practices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining exceptional garden standards while supporting team development, supervising horticultural operations, and contributing to landscaping projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and deputise for the Team Leader when required.
- Provide horticultural expertise, guidance, and mentoring to gardeners and apprentices.
- Carry out a wide range of gardening and landscape maintenance duties.
- Supervise and motivate team members to achieve high-quality results.
- Ensure gardens and landscaped areas are maintained to an exceptional standard.
- Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of planting and landscaping projects.
- Monitor and enforce health and safety procedures across all work activities.
- Coordinate and oversee external contractors, suppliers, and specialist service providers.
- Deliver horticultural advice and occasional guided garden tours for stakeholders and visitors.
- Promote environmentally responsible gardening practices and biodiversity initiatives.
- Ensure team members receive appropriate training and remain informed of relevant legislation and industry best practices.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience working within public gardens, parks, estates, or large-scale landscaped environments.
- Strong supervisory or team leadership experience within horticulture.
- Extensive practical knowledge of plants, planting schemes, and garden maintenance.
- Experience managing biodiverse and sustainable landscapes.
- Knowledge of aquatic planting and water feature maintenance is desirable.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage workloads, projects, and team performance effectively.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong plant identification and horticultural knowledge.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates are advantageous but not essential.
Knowledge Requirements
- Understanding of biodiversity conservation and sustainable horticultural practices.
- Awareness of climate change impacts and environmentally responsible garden management.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to horticultural operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training programmes.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to high-profile landscape projects.
- Long-term career progression within a respected organisation.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access for all candidates.
If you are an enthusiastic horticultural professional looking to take the next step in your gardening career, we encourage you to apply today