Remote Head Gardener — Lead Healing Garden for Patients

Horticulture Jobs, brought to you by HortWeek; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horatio’s Garden in Scotland is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee the hospital garden in Glasgow, lead a part-time Garden Coordinator and volunteers, and support patients with spinal injuries by creating a welcoming, therapeutic outdoor space.

You will work closely with NHS staff and Horatio’s Garden colleagues to deliver patient‑led activities, develop seasonal planting plans, manage maintenance and budgets, and run garden tours and fundraising events while maintaining high horticultural

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a gardener with garden management.
• Leadership of teams and volunteers, with stakeholder engagement.
• Experience delivering horticultural activities in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital garden maintenance and seasonal planting plans.
• Lead a part-time Garden Coordinator and volunteers.
• Develop patient-focused garden activities and events.
• Collaborate with NHS staff and Horatio’s Garden team.
• Manage budget, reporting, health and safety, and DBS compliance.

Skills

Gardening

Leadership

Volunteer management

Horticulture knowledge

Budget management

MS Office 365

Education

RHS Level 3 or equivalent Diploma in Horticulture

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Horatio’s Garden in Scotland is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee the hospital garden in Glasgow, lead a part-time Garden Coordinator and volunteers, and support patients with spinal injuries by creating a welcoming, therapeutic outdoor space.

You will work closely with NHS staff and Horatio’s Garden colleagues to deliver patient‑led activities, develop seasonal planting plans, manage maintenance and budgets, and run garden tours and fundraising events while maintaining high horticultural