Horticultural Technical Lead

Our Vacancy

Are you passionate about upskilling teams, creating impactful training programs and sharing your technical expertise? Do you thrive on building connections with individuals and inspiring others to achieve excellence?

As a Horticultural Technical Lead, you’ll play a vital role in implementing strategic plans such as the Living in the Landscape strategy and the Biodiversity Action Plan, ensuring Thamesmead’s public realm and landscapes achieve exemplary standards. Acting as the bridge between strategic planning and operational delivery, you’ll provide technical expertise, deliver innovative training programs, and collaborate with various teams to meet ambitious environmental goals.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of Thamesmead’s landscapes, providing opportunities to lead on biodiversity, sustainability, and innovation in horticultural practices while empowering teams to grow and excel.

What you’ll do

• Guiding teams on the implementation of the Estate Management Plan and biodiversity goals.
• Reviewing and developing landscape management plans to meet legal, ecological, and sustainability standards.
• Conducting research and data collection using GIS systems to monitor plant health, habitats, and biodiversity.
• Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs to upskill current and new team members.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders like London Wildlife Trust and Thames21 to maximize project outcomes.
• Supporting the planning and refurbishment of hard and soft landscape areas in line with zero-carbon ambitions.

What you’ll need

• A relevant degree in horticulture or landscape disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of parks, water, and amenity horticulture management, with a strong understanding of sustainability practices.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis and delivering training programs.
• The ability to connect with individuals, inspire teams, and foster collaboration.
• Solid understanding of survey, research, and data analysis techniques for horticultural sites.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel).
• A driving licence and a passion for delivering high-quality environmental services.

Professional membership in a recognised body, such as the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What we offer

• 30 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• A flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts.
• Life assurance of 4x your salary.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.

Please read before applying

If you have any questions about this role, please contact victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than stated depending on the number of high-quality applications received.

Interviews will take place on Monday 10th November in person at our offices in Hailey Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AA

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody cannot offer Visa sponsorship.