Willow Alexander Gardeners is a design‑led horticultural company with a long‑standing maintenance division and an active design and build department. We look after gardens for clients across South East London and into the Kent borders — from compact city gardens to larger private gardens on the borders — and our maintenance work is held to the same standard as the gardens our design team builds.
You’ll lead a van, yourself and one Garden Maintenance Operative, on a regular round of clients with some one‑off tidying in between.
The work is hands‑on: pruning, planting, lawn care, hedge work, soil care, seasonal tasks, and the steady detail that keeps a garden looking properly cared for through the year.
Responsibilities
- Running the day on site — quality of work, pace, safety, client interactions
- Plant health: identification, pruning regimes, pest and disease management
- Leading and developing two to three crew members, including apprentices
- Tools, machinery, and vehicle care; reporting issues back into the depot
- Communicating with clients on site with confidence and courtesy
- Feeding back into the office on plant performance, planting refreshes, and design‑build opportunities you spot on round
Garden Lead in Sidcup employer: Landscaping Matters
At Bolton Abbey Estate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the Gardens and Landscape team in a stunning rural setting. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have the resources and opportunities to develop your skills in horticulture and landscape management. Join us in preserving and enhancing one of the UK's most iconic landscapes, where your passion for heritage and sustainability will be valued and celebrated.
