Urban Horticulture Team Lead — Public Spaces

Sheffield City Council HQ; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Centre Horticultural Supervisor role at Sheffield City Council HQ is to lead the day-to-day horticultural team, plan seasonal maintenance, and work hands-on across planting, turf care and related tasks, with a focus on the city centre's Gold Route.

You will combine practical plant knowledge with team leadership, coordinate colleagues and contractors, keep accurate records, and uphold safety and high standards in a visible urban setting. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong practical horticultural knowledge.
• Experience leading a team in public spaces.
• Ability to organise and support a team.
• Experience coordinating with colleagues and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day horticultural team.
• Plan and deliver seasonal maintenance programmes.
• Manage planting, turf care and other horticultural tasks.
• Work with colleagues and contractors to deliver high quality work.
• Keep accurate records and ensure safety and high standards.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Team leadership

Record keeping

Contractor coordination

Job description

The City Centre Horticultural Supervisor role at Sheffield City Council HQ is to lead the day-to-day horticultural team, plan seasonal maintenance, and work hands-on across planting, turf care and related tasks, with a focus on the city centre's Gold Route.

You will combine practical plant knowledge with team leadership, coordinate colleagues and contractors, keep accurate records, and uphold safety and high standards in a visible urban setting. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.