Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

City Group Recruitment; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural service provider is seeking a Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead in Great Missenden. This collaborative role involves mentoring a less experienced gardener while overseeing gardening tasks and maintaining high horticultural standards. The candidate should be dedicated to providing excellent customer service and have a solid background in horticulture.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a gardener role, with senior or supervisory experience.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out gardening tasks: planting, pruning, lawn care.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Mentor and coach an assistant in horticultural skills.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Horticultural techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

RHS Level 2/3

NVQ 3 in Amenity Horticulture

Tools

PA1/PA6 or CS30/31 certifications

Job description

Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

**UK Drivers Licence is essential**

Senior Gardener / Partnership Lead

Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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.