Hort Coordinator

Posted 11 days 14 hours ago by Beeching

Permanent
Part Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are a well-established garden maintenance company caring for high-quality private gardens across London. Our reputation is built on horticultural expertise, reliability, and attention to detail, and we are looking for an experienced horticulturist to help coordinate and support our gardening teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong gardening background who wants to transition from hands-on horticulture into an operational and management role.

The Role

As Horticultural Operations Coordinator, you will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the business. Working from home/our office, you will use your horticultural knowledge to support our gardeners, organise schedules, coordinate materials and help ensure our clients receive an excellent service. Some on-site time will be necessary.

The role is offered on a part or full-time basis depending on the appropriate candidate. You will be responsible for:

  • Planning and coordinating gardeners' daily and weekly schedules
  • Managing team allocations across multiple sites
  • Ordering plants, materials, tools and supplies
  • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Providing horticultural support and guidance to gardening teams
  • Monitoring job progress and ensuring work is completed to a high standard
  • Assisting with quotations and project planning
  • Supporting client communication
  • Helping improve operational systems and processes
  • Maintaining accurate records and job information
About You

We are looking for someone who combines practical horticultural experience with strong organisational skills.

  • Minimum 5 years' professional horticultural experience
  • Strong plant knowledge and understanding of garden maintenance practices
  • Experience leading or supervising gardening teams
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Good computer skills and confidence using office software
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work independently
  • Experience scheduling teams or managing operations
  • Experience purchasing plants and horticultural materials
  • RHS qualifications or equivalent horticultural training
  • Experience working with high-end private gardens
  • Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
  • Salary from £35,000 per annum
  • Opportunity to move into a management-focused role
  • A supportive and knowledgeable team
  • Career progression within a growing company
  • Exposure to a wide variety of prestigious London gardens