Head Gardener

We’re looking for a dedicated Head Gardener to bring life and colour to our St Johns village team. You’ll report to the Property Manager and work alongside our Gardener to maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces.

This is a hands-on, varied role that calls for strong organisational skills, a good level of physical fitness, and a genuine love for people and plants. You’ll take pride in creating beautiful environments and enjoy being part of a close-knit community.

Key duties:

• Ensure well maintained, beautiful gardens and landscapes in line with the Gardening and Landscaping Plan and Specifications for the village. Manage plants, gardens and lawns including rooftop spaces and compact courtyards to the best horticultural practice standards.
• Ensure the buildings, grounds and amenities are kept clean and tidy for customers, families and staff to enjoy, facilitating removal of rubbish in line with local authority requirements.
• Maintain a professional, friendly and welcoming appearance and manner for all customers, families and other visitors.
• Supervise garden staff and contractors. Lead the team by delegating tasks and ensuring high standards of horticultural care. Train and mentor staff in plant care.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of all gardens that residents are entitled to as a part of their home, maintaining them where agreed between the customer and the Village, or operating alternative arrangements (e.g. returning garden to lawn) where the customer no longer wishes their garden to be maintained.
• Work with the Property Manager and Village Manager to plan, monitor, manage and report on work plans and budgets, ensuring appropriate financial processes are followed. Schedule and manage workplans to ensure coverage and efficiency across the village.
• Seasonal and long-term planning to maintain and evolve the village’s green spaces. Maintain irrigation systems, tools and garden infrastructure to the best practice standards.

This is a permanent full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3.30pm (with an expected start date of early January 2026).