Landscape Supervisor

A Landscape Supervisor is needed to support the continual development of its landscapes, growth of the Living Collection and creation of a large, professional team. Reporting to a Landscape Manager, the Landscape Supervisor will be hands on, applying their knowledge and experience to a wide range of work including plant introduction and establishment, garden maintenance and mentoring. They will also be required to maintain digital records, help with procurement and be involved with team decisions.
Key Responsibilities include assisting with coordinating work programmes and initiatives to achieve specific objectives, collaborating effectively with colleagues and visitors, ensuring adherence with the SBG SOPs. They will also contribute to decision-making, work planning and scheduling, provide empathetic, professional guidance to team members, operate construction and horticultural machinery and equipment, participate in relevant training, undertake work-related travel, contribute to staff performance reviews and appraisals, assist with updating health and safety practices and ensure adherence to company Health and Safety Policy, participate in education, training and mentoring programs for SBG staff and visitors and drive a vehicle on public highways and estate land.


Qualifications and Experience includes a relevant academic qualification, ideally to level 5 (HND), 3-5 years of experience in a notable landscape, garden or commercial business, such experience to include personnel management, understand large landscape maintenance, possess competent knowledge of temperate plants and their requirements, have a good understanding of soils and management techniques, show dynamic methods of mentoring to encourage progress and professionalism and demonstrate drive, determination and adaptability to achieve success. The successful candidate will need a full UK driving licence as the role involves working at different sites.

For more details and to apply contact andrewjinglis@outlook.com