Garden Services Team Leader
(Temporary contract to cover maternity leave – to start in mid-June and is expected to end on or before mid-August 2027)
Salary: £16,318 per annum (FTE 27,816 based on 37.5 hours per week).
Hours: 22 per week. Working Pattern: Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Based: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF.
Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing date: 9am on 26th May 2026.
Garden Services fulfils a wide range of gardening contracts which give our teams a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. From one-off soft landscaping and planting projects to regular garden maintenance; developing accessible or sensory gardens to building raised beds and ponds – the work our teams do is varied, rewarding and showcases their knowledge and abilities. We’re looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm to enable others and to keep this area of Brunswick running well.
In addition to working with the teams, this role is responsible for managing the business and operational aspects of this service. This will include managing the rota for contracts, quoting for new jobs, preparing invoices, health and safety, and management of one staff member.
You will need experience of running a garden maintenance service or similar enterprise, strong knowledge of design, plants and garden maintenance and ideally, have experience of supporting others in a horticulture setting. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to offer our customers great customer service. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team’s welfare whilst at work.
Benefits:
- Friendly and supportive team
- 7 weeks holiday pay (pro-rata)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance program
How to apply:
Please complete our application form and return before the closing date:
You can return your application form by:
- Email to hr@brunswickyork.org.uk(please include ‘Garden Services Team Leader application’ in the subject line)
- Post to: Brunswick Organic Nursery, Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF
- Hand to our office between 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Eleanor Caveen (HR Officer), Michael Tansley Thomas (Co-Director) or Lauren Webb (Co-Director) on: 01904 701869 or email hr@brunswickyork.org.uk.