Lead Gardener

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a full-time, experienced and permanent Lead Gardener to join their Garden Maintenance Team, based in London. The Lead Gardener will be responsible for maintaining high-end client gardens, requiring experience in garden maintenance/horticulture, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily garden maintenance, driving to different client gardens in London, using a company vehicle.
• All aspects of garden maintenance, such as weeding, pruning, planting, lawn mowing, jet-washing, and installation/maintenance of irrigation.
• Knowledge to suggest additional plants and ideas to further develop gardens to both client and Maintenance Manager.
• Regular communication with the Maintenance Manager - feeding back on the status of client's gardens.
• Ability to plan year-round work required in client's garden, prioritising work each visit knowing what needs to be done and when.
• Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required.
• Confident in speaking to clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.
• Experience of working alone or in a team, delegating to assistant gardeners.

Core Requirements:

• Three years minimum experience of working in high-end, residential gardens and / or horticultural qualifications such as NVQ Level II, RHS Level II or similar.
• Passionate about horticulture.
• Full, UK driving license and willing to drive on behalf of the company.
• Reliable, honest and excellent work ethic.
• Methodical - excellent at organisation, planning-ahead and project management.
• Excellent communication.
• Discerning eye for detail.
• Knowledge and experience of simple maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and to gain the respect and trust of clients and colleagues.