We are excited to announce the launch of a new division of our business—Rooted Garden Care. This innovative venture focuses on the maintenance of large estates and designer gardens, both in rural and urban settings. Rooted Garden Care embodies a niche business model designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients, and we have ambitious growth plans for this exciting new business, supported by a dedicated platform.
Rooted Garden Care is seeking a passionate and highly experienced individual to lead our approach to garden maintenance. The primary objective of this role is to enhance efficiency and productivity in maintaining exceptional gardens while effectively controlling budgets. As a Garden Consultant, you will oversee the management and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of high-quality designer gardens, ensuring they thrive under your supervision.
This role is suited to an experienced Head Gardener looking for an exciting new challenge whilst utilising their wealth of knowledge. We are looking for a strong communicator with the ability to provide guidance and direction to other gardening professionals who may initially be hesitant to embrace an outside perspective. Drawing on your expertise and enthusiasm for horticulture, you will build trust and respect with external teams while ensuring the best possible care for the gardens. By empowering outsourced teams to adopt best practices and upskill within the industry, you will be instrumental in delivering our unique maintenance methodology, which prioritises and schedules tasks to ensure effective communication and management practices.
Qualifications & Knowledge: Minimum 8 years experience in garden management or horticulture, preferably in a leadership role. Strong understanding of garden design principles and horticultural practices.
Experience: Extensive horticultural knowledge in plant care, horticultural techniques and industry best practices. Experience diagnosing garden issues like pests & diseases or poor soil conditions and providing effective solutions.
Language Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, combined with the ability to explain garden concepts and give instruction Mentoring and guidance to colleagues and subcontractors. Producing professional reports, plant care guides and garden plans that are clear and actionable through the use of video, written word and other AI platforms.
Aptitude & Abilities: Ability to work independently with robust knowledge of business operations, budget control, process and client management within the landscape industry. Attention to detail, being resourceful and capable of addressing challenges. Confident in making sales and networking.
We are seeking a highly skilled and practical Landscaping Team Leader to join our team and take on the exciting opportunity to work on prestigious projects for high-profile clients. Our firm is often entrusted with bringing to life the designs of renowned garden designers, making it essential for us to deliver their visions with precision and care.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure that each project is meticulously planned and executed to the highest standards. Working collaboratively with your fellow team members, you will uphold our commitment to quality in every aspect of the project. Additionally, when the Site Manager is unavailable, you will step up to oversee on-site operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
This position demands exceptional technical expertise, a strong dedication to excellence, and a passion for creating stunning outdoor spaces that consistently exceed client expectations.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior landscaper with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
Skilled in following intricate plans and managing detailed work schedules.
Relevant certifications in landscaping, horticulture, or related fields.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the capacity to lead and inspire a team.
Flexibility to travel to site locations within London and the South.
Possession of a valid UK driving license and ability to operate landscaping machinery.
We are looking for a talented freelance garden designer to work with us on several projects. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing innovative garden designs that meet our client's diverse needs. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their visions, select appropriate plants and materials, and create functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the natural environment and delivering beautiful, sustainable designs that inspire.
Experience in Vectorworks, Sketchup, Indesign, Lumion and Photoshop
Excellent Planting knowledge
Demonstrable experience in the preparation of a wide range of plans, from concept to detailed specification
Ability to produce construction drawings
Organised, analytical and able to self-manage your time and workload efficiently
Professional friendly demeanour, as well as excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to take direction.
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Are you a professional landscaper looking to sharpen your skills or a gardening enthusiast eager to delve deeper into the art of garden maintenance? At Alaster Anderson, we are not just passionate about cultivating plants, but also about nurturing talent and sharing knowledge within our industry.
