About the job Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead
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Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Great Missenden area.
Fulltime, 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
- 24 years in a gardener role where you have either had senior or supervisory experience within it.
- RHS Level2/3, NVQ3 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.
- 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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