Senior Horticulturust

Garden Club London Ltd.

Senior Horticulturust

£36500

Garden Club London Ltd., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0e7d466e9e664484b39b96c44a4d7aff

Full Job Description

Develop and implement horticultural aftercare plans
- Supervise and train horticultural staff
- Improve plant growth and health, monitoring pests, diseases and looking at eco friendly ways of improving gardens.
- Carry out a range of horticultural tasks to a high standard including pruning, planting, training climbers and installing/maintaining irrigation
- Devise planting improvements and successive improvements such as bulb planting schemes
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper care and maintenance of plants including reporting back at maintenance meetings and design workshops on plant suitability, effect of climate etc
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in horticulture

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Horticulturist to join our team. As a Senior Horticulturist, you will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing aftercare and development of a range of our award winning gardens and planting projects. You will be a passionate horticulturist who has the ability to communicate with clients, the operations team and train junior members of the team., Extensive knowledge of plant biology, botany, and horticultural practices
- Strong leadership and garden management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Requirements:
- Diploma/RHS Level 2 in Horticulture or related field

- UK drivers license
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in horticulture or a related field
- Proficiency in using horticultural tools and equipment
- Knowledge of local plant species and their specific care requirements

Garden Club London is the capitals leading landscape employer, renowned for training and staff welfare, we don't just win awards for our spectacular gardens - we regularly win BALI employer excellence award. Our team treat our clients, colleagues and environment with respect, you'll take health and safety as seriously as we and have ownership of a range of spectacular urban gardens.

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Profit sharing
- Ongoing training and development
- Private health care and subsidised gym membership

If you are passionate about horticulture and have the skills and experience required for this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£36,500.00 per year,

  • Additional leave

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • Free parking

  • Gym membership

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Profit sharing


  • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme


  • Work Location: In person

    Reference ID: SeniH24