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Landscape Gardener Team Leader
Location: South London
Job Type: Self-Employed - Full-Time - UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)
About Us
We are a top-rated, rapidly growing landscape design company committed to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Landscape Gardener Team Leader to lead our dedicated landscape crew. This pivotal role involves overseeing projects within a 10-mile radius of Clapham, ensuring the delivery of high-quality landscaping services and managing multiple projects efficiently.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in landscape gardening, including essential hardscaping skills such as bricklaying, paving, decking, and fencing. Excellent leadership abilities and a genuine passion for creating stunning outdoor spaces are crucial.
We will be applying to the British Association of Landscape Industries this year, so it's exciting times.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Supervise: Supervise and lead a team of landscape gardeners, ensuring efficient completion of tasks to the highest standards and within budget for labour.
Project Management: Plan and coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure project goals are met.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with the company owner to understand project requirements, offer innovative solutions, and contribute creative ideas.
Site Assessment: Conduct thorough site assessments and inspections to determine project needs, resources, and potential challenges.
Team Development: Train and mentor team members, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and encouraging continuous professional development.
Equipment & Safety: Maintain all equipment and tools in optimal working condition, ensure proper utilisation by the team, and rigorously monitor compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and coordinate supply orders with the owner to ensure timely project execution and delivery.
Client Satisfaction: Provide exceptional customer service, promptly addressing any client concerns or questions to ensure satisfaction.
Regulatory Knowledge: Possess a working knowledge of relevant building and planning regulations.
Qualifications
Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in landscape gardening, with a minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, or a strong indication of readiness for advancement into such a position.
Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of a wide range of landscaping tools and equipment.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of landscape design principles and sustainable practices. Knowledge of horticulture is preferred, but can be developed.
Organisational Excellence: Excellent organisational skills, time-management abilities, and a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Leadership & Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to motivate, inspire, and lead a diverse team.
Financial Acumen: Ability to manage personal taxes and expenditures as a self-employed individual.#
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions.
Capable of lifting heavy objects and performing tasks that require physical stamina.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Growth Opportunities: Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an expanding company.
Supportive Environment: Join a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.
If you are a passionate and experienced landscape gardener ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to a growing, quality-focused company, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
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