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Permanent

Lead Gardener

MorePeople
London
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 08 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 07 November 2026
Ref: 225703551

Lead Gardener

Location: South West London - Mobile across London
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00am - 4:45pm + one Saturday per month (paid overtime)

We''re working with an established residential garden maintenance business looking for an experienced Lead Gardener to join their team.

The business manages a portfolio of private gardens across London, with eight mobile teams carrying out regular maintenance work. They need someone with strong horticultural knowledge who can lead a small team, maintain good standards, and build relationships with clients.

What you''ll be doing

  • Leading a small mobile maintenance team, typically working across 2-3 gardens per day.
  • Carrying out general garden maintenance, including pruning, hedge cutting, mowing, weeding and seasonal planting.
  • Managing lawn care, plant health and the general upkeep of established gardens.
  • Planning daily work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Building good relationships with residential clients.
  • Supporting and developing less experienced gardeners.

What they''re looking for

  • Good experience in professional garden maintenance, ideally within private residential gardens.
  • Strong horticultural knowledge, particularly pruning, plant identification and seasonal maintenance.
  • Previous experience leading a small team or taking responsibility for jobs.
  • Full UK driving licence - essential.
  • Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
  • Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy mobile schedule.

Why join?

  • Established business with a regular portfolio of residential clients.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a mobile maintenance round.
  • Permanent, salaried position with paid overtime.
  • A business focused on developing a more skilled, professional gardening team.

Apply now

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