Senior Horticulturist - High-End Private Gardens

Location: Chiswick

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