Job Summary
Supervisor Gardener – fixed term until 26/06/2026.
Location: Bankhead or Inverleith Depots. Salary: £29,173 – £33,287. Hours: 36 per week.
Responsibilities
* Oversee horticultural, landscaping and ground maintenance duties to improve Edinburgh's parks, gardens and greenspaces.
* Lead and manage performance of Senior Gardeners, Gardeners and Seasonal/Apprentice Gardeners.
* Provide training and instruction in horticultural practice to staff.
* Develop team‑working within gardening squad.
* Monitor performance of staff supervising and ensure horticultural standards consistently achieved.
* Deputise for other supervisors or Team Leaders as required.
* Identify and initiate opportunities for operational and horticultural improvement.
* Assist Team Leader in developing staff, including training and instruction as required.
* Lead by example and promote environmental policies, practices and initiatives.
* Implement operations to deliver horticultural standards.
* Design and prepare training courses and assessments to enhance horticultural skills.
* Be responsible for delivery of Council policies and service improvement initiatives and provide appropriate performance information.
* Contribute to development and implementation of Parks Quality Assessments, Green Flag Award applications, Landscape Quality Standards, Park Improvement Plans and site management plans.
* Gather information on performance for identified groups of staff to assist managers effectively carry out 1:1s, PRD, performance management and attendance management.
* Investigate customer service requests / enquiries and take appropriate action.
* Use handheld technology to record work, receive instructions and report back on actions or problems identified.
* Prepare, review and update operational risk assessments.
* Operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
* Plan and make decisions with regards to horticultural, landscaping and ground maintenance improvements and issues within a given park, garden, cemetery or other greenspace.
* Ensure performance targets are achieved and contribute to an effective and efficient horticultural and ground maintenance service.
* Respond proactively to issues and queries from park users and community representatives.
* Organise and manage own workload and monitor workload and performance of other staff.
* Work in all weather and ground conditions and in moving traffic (90% of time).
* Adhere to health and safety guidelines and Lone Working policy.
Qualifications & Experience
* Knowledge and skills in horticulture and parks and grounds maintenance.
* Relevant qualification to SVQ 3 level or equivalent or shows levels of relevant experience.
* Experience of supervising, managing or leading other staff.
* Experience operating vehicles, machinery and equipment.
* Understand health and safety and Lone Working policy.
EEO Statement
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
Flexible Working
Happy to talk flexible working.
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