Head Gardener
4 days ago
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**Job Title**:Head Gardener
**Posting Start Date**:05/09/2025
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance
**Salary**: £41,495 - £46,037
Contractual Hours: 37 hours per week
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Workplace-based
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen plants person and experienced horticulturalist interested in working in parks and open spaces. Are you a talented horticultural specialist? Do you have hands-on experience of working within a public park or garden? Are you an exceptional leader? Are you passionate about horticultural and looking for a new challenge?
About Us
The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces.
The role
You have a level 3 Horticultural qualification from the RHS, Chartered Institute of Horticulture or demonstrable experience at equivalent level. You can demonstrate continuous continuing professional development and are knowledgeable of best practice and current trends. You have a full UK driving licence. You can demonstrate an excellent knowledge of horticulture and design. You are a keen plant person. You have a proven track record in managing staff, projects, contractors, and apprentices. You have a good understand of MS office and good IT skills.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary starting at £40,200 including Inner London Weighting, (clear incremental progress points).
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.
- Bicycle Loan scheme.
- Travel card scheme
Closing date: 12 noon on 3 October 2025
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV822 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
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We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
This role requires a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
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