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Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead
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Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead
Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum, reflecting your partnership responsibilities.
Great Missenden area
Full‑time, Monday to Friday (occasional weekends - optional).
Paid holiday.
Support for professional development and further qualifications if required.
A collaborative culture with clear paired leadership responsibilities.
About the Role
You’ll work side-by-side with a less experienced gardener, sharing responsibility for the upkeep and enhancement of quality gardens. This isn’t a managerial role, it’s a collaboration in planning, executing and delivering excellent horticultural services.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with your gardening assistant to plan and carry out all gardening tasks: planting, pruning, lawn care, seasonal displays, pest/disease management and soft landscaping.
* Act as the main onsite contact, liaising with clients, suppliers, and contractors with your partner.
* Mentor and coach your assistant in horticultural skills and safe working practices.
* Oversee use and maintenance of tools, machinery, green‑waste disposal and PPE compliance.
* Maintain Health & Safety standards.
* Keep accurate records (if required): planting inventories, schedules, job sheets and client communications.
* Model professionalism—punctuality, reliability, exemplary workmanship, excellent customer service.
* Swiftly report any issues or hazards affecting operations or safety.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
* 2–4 years in a gardener role where you have either had senior or supervisory experience within it.
* RHS Level 2/3, NVQ 3 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent desirable but not essential.
* PA1/PA6 or CS30/31 certifications would be advantageous.
* Proven ability to guide and develop others.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent plant knowledge and horticultural techniques.
* Strong client‑facing communication skills.
* Organised, reliable and self‑motivated.
* Physically fit and prepared for outdoor work in all weathers, all year round.
* Sharp attention to detail and pride in quality.
* Integrity, accountability and commitment to H&S
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