Head Gardener

Our clientis seeking an experienced Team Leader who is an experienced gardener/ horticulturist to join the established gardening teams. Working on a beautiful portfolio of projects, where excellent attention to detail is key; located throughout Central London and the surrounding areas and require the highest level of care. As the successful candidate you must have solid, proven experience and knowledge of managing a team and working in gardens that require the highest level of care and attention to detail and hold a relevant qualification in gardening or horticulture i.e. RHS or City and Guilds, level one minimum. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining, nurturing and developing gardens whereby a proactive, passionate and conscientious attitude and excellent communication and horticultural skills are vital. As well as regularly liaising with clients and designers, you will also report to the Horticultural Manager and Assistant Horticultural Manager to provide updates, raise concerns and present action plans, ideas and suggestions to ensure the highest level of service and attention is delivered. To ensure this, you will oversee and work alongside up-to two other gardeners in your team, as well as the wider Garden Maintenance teams. It is key that you are a strong, collaborative team player who is proficient at motivating and supporting others, by providing direction and facilitating skills and knowledge development. Moreover, it is pertinent youre able to effectively delegate, utilise ski ls within the team and effectively prioritise to ensure time is used appropriately. Key Management Duties: Executing horticultural excellence and garden maintenance service Communicating with the Horticultural Manager and Assistant Horticultural Manager regarding additional works and providing feedback and developmental suggestions on gardens Facilitate the creation, development and implementation of maintenance programmes and schedules Managing your team and supporting the wider Garden Maintenance Team Liaising with clients, designers and suppliers Monitoring of and reporting on the quality, health and development of gardens Implementing company Health and Safety documentation and following reporting processes Organising and managing both yours and your teams time and resources Key Horticultural/ Garden Maintenance Duties: Lawncare(al aspects: mowing, feeding etc.) Tending to borders and containers (feeding, staking, weeding, planting) General and specialised pruning, trimming and cutting using hand and power tools (roses, shrubs, trees etc.) General watering and management of irrigation systems Application of chemical and biological control Management of garden water features (cleaning, checks etc.) Ground and hard surface clearance (sweeping, cleaning, washing and maintenance of hard surfaces) Soil management (testing pH and moisture levels, mulching and improving) TPBN1_UKTJ