Senior Horticulturist - High-End Private Gardens

HL Services; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company is looking for an experienced Senior Horticulturist to lead a team in maintaining prestigious gardens across London. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong plant knowledge, and the ability to supervise junior staff. The role offers a salary from £36,500, a company vehicle, and excellent training. If you are passionate about horticulture and delivering outstanding services, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary from £36,500

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Uniform and equipment provided

28 days paid holiday

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience maintaining high-end private gardens.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and seasonal plant awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving in London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality garden maintenance across premium private gardens.
• Supervise and support junior horticulturists on site.
• Diagnose plant health issues and implement appropriate treatments.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Supervision

Attention to detail

Client service

Job description

Senior Horticulturist – High-End Private Gardens

Salary: From £36,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Primarily North and West London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm (45-minute break)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Horticulturist to lead our garden maintenance team across some of London’s most beautifully designed private gardens, courtyards, and roof terraces.

This role is perfect for someone with excellent plant knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the confidence to supervise 1–2 junior team members while maintaining the highest standards of garden care.

You will work on prestigious, design-led gardens, playing a key role in delivering exceptional client service and consistently outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality garden maintenance across premium private gardens

• Supervise and support junior horticulturists on site

• Diagnose plant health issues and implement appropriate treatments

• Operate tools and machinery safely and professionally

• Provide excellent client-facing service

• Maintain gardens to an exceptional standard throughout the seasons

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience maintaining high-end private gardens

• Strong horticultural knowledge and seasonal plant awareness

• Full UK driving licence and confident driving in London

• Professional, reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Passionate about horticulture and maintaining high standards of workmanship

What We Offer

• Competitive salary from £36,500 DOE

• Company vehicle

• Company pension scheme

• Uniform and equipment provided

• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

• Ongoing training and development

• Supportive, experienced team and outstanding gardens to work in

About Us

We are a well-established garden design, build, and maintenance company operating across London. We specialise in long-term private gardens and take pride in our reputation for thoughtful horticulture, professionalism, and excellent client relationships.

If you are an experienced horticulturist who values quality, consistency, and being part of a reliable, friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

Application Questions

• Do you have at least 3 years’ experience in high-end garden maintenance?

• Are you confident with plant identification and horticultural practices?

• Can you commit to a 7:45am start, Monday to Friday?

• Are you confident driving a company van in London?

• Do you enjoy maintaining gardens to a consistently high standard?

If you answered yes, we would be delighted to hear from you.