Head Gardener

Head Gardener Job Details | City of London Corporation We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Search Jobs Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Apply now Job Title: Head Gardener Posting Start Date: 19/10/2026 Posting End Date: 16/11/2026 Department: Environment Office Location: Queens Park The Lodge Level of DBS required for this role: Basic Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required Is this a politically restricted post?: No Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No Salary: £44,150 - £48,979 Inclusive of all allowances Contractual Hours: 37 hours per week Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Early Shift 7am-15.30pm Late shifts Seasonal 13:30pm- 22:00pm with weekend shifts in rota, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break Basis: Full -Time, Permanent Workplace categor y: Workplace based Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early. Lead. Inspire. Create. Protect. Are you an experienced horticultural professional looking for a role where you can combine horticultural excellence with leadership, park management and community engagement? The City of London Corporation is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Head Gardener to join the team at Queen's Park, one of North London's most loved and historic parks. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in the stewardship of a vibrant public green space, helping shape its future while maintaining the high standards that visitors enjoy every day. This is not a traditional Head Gardener position. It is a dynamic and varied leadership role where you will balance horticultural operations with wider park responsibilities, team management, visitor engagement, project delivery and site management. Whether you're leading seasonal planting schemes, developing apprentices, supporting community events, overseeing landscape improvements, or helping ensure the park remains safe and welcoming for visitors, you'll play a key role in the success of Queen's Park. About Us The City of London Corporation manages some of the country's most iconic and cherished green spaces, including Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, West Ham Park and Queen's Park. Together, these award-winning landscapes provide vital opportunities for recreation, wellbeing, conservation and community engagement across London. Queen's Park has been at the heart of its community since 1887 and welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its ornamental gardens, woodland walks, sports facilities, children's play areas, café and a wide range of visitor facilities. It is a busy, thriving park that hosts a range of community events and activities, making it one of London's most valued public spaces. The Role As Head Gardener, you will lead and manage the Gardening Team, including the gardener, apprentices and volunteers, ensuring Queen's Park co