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Job Title: Lead Gardener 

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Salary: £29k per annum pro rata with pension contributions. 

Start Date: asap 

Working Pattern: 3 to 5 days per week, depending on the preference of the right candidate 

Hours: 35 hours per week (pro rata)

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Lead Gardener will play a key role in maintaining high-quality service delivery across all gardening operations. The post holder will undertake a variety of gardening job for set clients scheduled by the Operations Manager whilst also supporting both self-employed and salaried gardeners, ensuring quality standards are met, and assist with client onboarding and operational continuity.

 

Key Responsibilities

Team Support and Supervision

• Support and guide self-employed and salaried gardeners.

• Assist new team members during their settling-in period.

• Promote best practice and high standards.

• Act as a point of reference for gardeners.

Client Onboarding

• Carry out initial gardening sessions for new clients.

• Ensure professional first impressions.

• Provide feedback to management.

Quality Control

• Conduct quality reviews.

• Identify improvement areas.

• Report recurring issues.

Operational Support

• Provide ad hoc assistance to operations staff.

• Ensure continuity during staff absence.

• Support with bike and equipment setup.

Performance and Planning

• Monitor billable hours.

• Support efficient scheduling.

• Contribute to service improvements.

Seasonal Planning

• Support pre-season maintenance.

• Service planning.

• Equipment preparation.

Flexibility

The post holder must be willing to work flexibly to meet operational needs, including changes to working days, duties, or locations.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality standards maintained

• Client satisfaction

• Billable hours targets met

• Smooth operational delivery

 

 

 

 

Freelance Gardeners 

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Our operations are expanding and we're looking for new gardeners for the 2026 season.

If you're an experienced gardener who is used to working independently and would like to take advantage of the freelance business model we offer, please drop us a message and we can chat further about it. 

We work on a job profit-share basis by providing clients to work with and bikes equipped with all necessary gardening tools, whilst supporting our gardeners at all times. We also cover all aspects of financial management and insurance allowing gardeners to get on with gardening whilst we take care of the boring logistical business stuff.

It's also common for our gardeners to share their workload between work that we provide and their own established freelance clients and we're happy to work with gardeners in a variety of capacities.

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If you are interested, please send a c.v or info about yourself to callum@cyclinggardeners.co.uk, and we will also share further detailed info on how the role works. 

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Company Ethos and Culture

The Cycling Gardeners are a modern company with a progressive attitude towards managing teams. We support each other in an environment that is relaxed and friendly, whilst encouraging hard work. We believe in creating a supportive and positive experience in the work place. 

For more information on the company please visit our  website and social media;