Senior Gardener
Gardening Supervisor/ Team Leader – Lead Our Friendly, Nature-Focused Team
We’re looking for an experienced Gardening Supervisor/ Team Leader to join our team, overseeing the care and development of sustainable gardens. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, mentoring a team and taking pride in creating gardens that flourish. You’ll combine hands-on horticultural expertise with leadership, supporting and guiding our gardening teams to deliver high-quality work for our customers.
Our focus is on ethical, sustainable garden care, promoting biodiversity and environmentally responsible gardening wherever possible.
Why Work With Us
£14.50 - £16
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Lead a team in a variety of beautiful gardens
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Drive sustainable and environmentally responsible gardening practices
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Join a friendly, supportive team where collaboration and professional development are encouraged
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Opportunities to grow your leadership and horticultural skills
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Stable full-time daytime hours
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Company pension and long-term career opportunities
We take pride in delivering high-quality garden care while supporting our team to grow professionally in a positive, nature-focused environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Gardening Supervisor, you will:
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Lead and coordinate the gardening teams to maintain and improve a variety of private gardens
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Allocate tasks, ensure work is completed to a high standard, and support colleagues on-site
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Maintain positive relationships with customers and provide friendly horticultural advice
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Support the development of sustainable, nature-friendly garden environments
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Carry out horticultural tasks including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and caring for flower beds, shrubs, and trees
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Use hand-held petrol and electric garden equipment safely and effectively
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Maintain tools, machinery, and vehicles and ensure the team can work efficiently
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Record work information using paper or digital systems
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Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and support professional development of team members
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Help to produce monthly/ seasonal blog posts on social media platforms for new and existing customers on seasonal gardening advice.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings experience, leadership, and enthusiasm to their work:
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Strong plant knowledge and practical horticultural experience
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Around 5+ years professional gardening experience, including supervisory or team-lead experience
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Genuine interest in sustainable gardening and working with nature
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Confidence in communicating with customers and colleagues
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Ability to lead a team, motivate others, and manage multiple tasks on-site
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Full UK driving licence
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Positive attitude toward outdoor work in all seasons
What We Offer
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Full-time, stable daytime working hours
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Opportunity to lead a friendly and supportive team
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Work outdoors in a variety of gardens
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A chance to contribute to ethical and sustainable gardening practices
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Company pension
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Opportunities to grow both your horticultural and leadership skills
From time to time, you may be asked to support other reasonable tasks that help the team and business run smoothly.
Location
This role is site-based, overseeing work directly in customers’ gardens.
If you enjoy working with nature, leading a team, and delivering high-quality, sustainable garden care, we would love to hear from you.