Horticultural Supervisor

Manpower; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,838,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Parks is seeking a Horticultural Supervisor to oversee a team of gardeners at Greenwich Park, London. The role focuses on delivering a high-spec grounds maintenance service with strong leadership and safety compliance.

You will coordinate daily work, train staff, and ensure quality standards while maintaining excellent public-facing service and adherence to health & safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
• NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture or 5+ years commercial horticultural experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willing to undergo vetting/security clearance where required
• Lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality grounds maintenance at Greenwich Park, London

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of gardeners at Greenwich Park
• Organise daily work schedules; provide training and supervision
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
• Maintain high horticultural standards across operations
• Drive improvements in development and seasonal work programmes

Skills

Grounds maintenance leadership

Horticultural knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture

Tools

Full clean UK driving licence

Job description

Horticultural Supervisor

Location: Greenwich Park, London
Hourly Rate: £16.38ph
Contract type: Temp - Perm
Working hours: Mon-Thu - 7:00am-4:00pm / Fri - 7:00am-3:00pm

About the role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Horticultural Team Leader to join our dedicated team of gardeners at Greenwich Park in London. We are looking for someone ambitious, driven & self-motivated with a recognised level of horticultural training/certification. The job will focus on leading a small, designated team in the provision of a high specification ground maintenance service for The Royal Parks.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
• NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture or at least 5 years' demonstrable commercial horticultural experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Able and willing to undergo vetting/security clearance where required
• Confident in obtaining clearance to access secure or restricted sites
• Leading a dedicated team of gardeners to provide a high-quality grounds maintenance service at Greenwich Park in London.
• You will assist the Head Gardener in organising daily work schedules, providing direct support, training & supervision to the team & will ensure all daily checks have been completed by the team on relevant plant and machinery.
• You will ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures are met and followed
• You will have excellent industry knowledge and be able to demonstrate this. It would be desirable that you have had experience in a similar role.
• Responsibilities would include grass cutting, strimming, leaf-blowing, sports pitch, pruning, seasonal bedding, tree planting & weed control.
• You will need to possess a full clean UK driver's license.
• It is important that you are able to deal with the general public and customers alike.

This role requires the ability to work under the direct supervision of both our client & TRP, but also to work independently & lead within a given remit. The Charge Hand will also be responsible for supporting the implementation of HR, Health & Safety & other internal & external compliance procedures & practices. These including carrying out inductions, training & compiling/submitting reports.
The teams under the Charge Hand's control may consist of operatives of varying skill levels & experience. You will be expected to manage the teams effectively so as to ensure maintenance is carried out efficiently & in accordance with the output specifications, but also to encourage and maximise operative output by providing a supportive framework of experiential training. High horticultural standards & practices are expected to be delivered across the whole team's operations.
The Charge Hand will be required to lead the team members in delivering agreed improvements in development.& management plans, seasonal work programmes, ensuring all activities are undertaken in full accordance with prevailing Health & Safety guidelines.

Customer & Client Care

• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional attitude.
• Communicate effectively with customers and report feedback to management.
• Promote company services where appropriate.
• Ensure teams, sites, and work areas are presented professionally.

Internal Responsibilities

• Work professionally, take ownership, and manage time effectively.
• Keep teams informed and complete required documentation accurately.
• Follow company systems and processes to meet operational requirements.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, PPE, risk assessments, and COSHH.
• Promote safe use of machinery and report hazards, accidents, and near misses.
• Maintain reliable attendance and ensure team compliance with company procedures.
• Support inductions, training, return-to-work processes, and HR procedures.

Training & Development

• Participate in performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate training and qualifications are maintained across the team.
• Support cost control and minimise waste.
• Ensure machinery is maintained, checked, and recorded correctly.
• Drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain security of company vehicles, machinery, equipment, and materials.

Key Objectives

• Deliver high-quality operations.
• Communicate effectively with teams and management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
We're proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Year and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future.