Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

City Group Recruitment; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A gardening service provider is seeking a Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead in Great Missenden. This role involves collaborating with a junior gardener to enhance and maintain quality gardens. Responsibilities include planning gardening tasks, liaising with clients and contractors, mentoring staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of gardening experience and a full UK driving license. Competitive salary of £28,000–£34,000 per annum based on experience.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a gardening role with senior or supervisory experience.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• PA1 / PA6 or CS30 / 31 certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with your gardening assistant for all gardening tasks.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Mentor and coach your assistant in horticultural skills.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Keep accurate records of gardening tasks.

Skills

Excellent plant knowledge

Strong client-facing communication skills

Organised

Reliable

Self-motivated

Physically fit for outdoor work

Attention to detail

Integrity and accountability

Education

RHS Level 2 / 3 or NVQ 3 in Amenity Horticulture

Job description

Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

• UK Drivers Licence is essential

Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

Salary : £28,000–£34,000 per annum, salary is dependent on experience and certificates held

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: 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