Head Gardener

| City of London

Location: Golders Hill Park, Hill Garden and Pergola

Salary: £40,157- £44,523 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting, 5.7% contract hours payment and 4% unsocial hours payment)

Full Time: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 28/11/2024

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen plants person and experienced horticulturalist interested in working in parks and open spaces. Are you a talented horticultural specialist? Do you have hands-on experience of working within a public park or garden? Are you an exceptional leader?  Are you passionate about horticultural and looking for a new challenge?  

The role  

As Head Gardener of the Golders Hill Park, Hill Garden and Pergola horticultural team, you will lead the day to day running and achieving of high-quality standards for our heritage gardens. The successful candidate will lead and work in collaboration with our Senior Ranger, Head Gardener Hill Garden and Pergola, Gardener and Apprentices in developing specific projects including the design of new flower beds, new planting schemes and landscaping projects. You will lead on planning and implementation of all practical, ornamental horticultural operations.   

The ideal Candidate   

 You have a level 3 Horticultural qualification from the RHS, Chartered Institute of Horticulture or demonstrable experience at equivalent level. You can demonstrate continuous continuing professional development and are knowledgeable of best practice and current trends. You have a full UK driving licence. You can demonstrate an excellent knowledge of horticulture and design. You are a keen plant person. You have a proven track record in managing staff, projects, contractors, and apprentices. You have a good understand of MS office and good IT skills.   

Benefits Include  

• Competitive salary starting at £40,157 (inclusive of all allowances), clear incremental progression.   

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.   

• Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme  

• Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.  

• Bicycle Loan scheme.  

• Travel card scheme  

 How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!