Head Gardener, Grosvenor Square Are you ready to maintain and shape one of London’s most ambitious and innovative urban gardens? Grosvenor Property UK is searching for a visionary Head Gardener to take the helm at the iconic Grosvenor Square, a landmark garden designed by Professor Nigel Dunnett which is at the forefront of climate action, biodiversity, and community engagement.Why Join Us?· Be a Pioneer: Play a key role in the UK’s first carbon-neutral property company, driving a bold sustainability agenda.· Lead a Living Landmark: Maintain Grosvenor Square into a world-class, biodiverse urban oasis, celebrating 300 years of history and setting new standards for green infrastructure.· Inspire and Empower: Manage a talented team, nurture future horticulturalists, and engage with a vibrant community of volunteers and visitors.· Make a Lasting Impact: Shape a garden that’s not just beautiful, but resilient, supporting wildlife, wellbeing, and climate adaptation in the heart of Mayfair.We’re Looking For:A passionate head gardener and horticultural leader with a flair for innovation and sustainability. Proven ability managing public gardens or parks to the highest standards. Expertise in biodiverse planting, sustainable practices, and community engagement.About Grosvenor Square Grosvenor Square lies in the heart of our Mayfair Estate. This 6-acre green space, which celebrates its 300-year anniversary in 2027, is currently undergoing an extraordinary multi-million-pound transformation and is due to reopen in Summer 2026 and will see Grosvenor Square become a fantastic climate-resilient, biodiverse urban garden. By focussing design on nature and human experience, Grosvenor Square will become a natural haven within the West End and a green oasis at the heart of a welcoming and vibrant Mayfair. Designed by Professor Nigel Dunnett, there will be a wide range of native and non-native plants and everchanging mosaic of wildflowers, ferns and woodland shrubs creating special moments throughout the year. A variety of spaces including a large open garden with wild flowering lawn, social ovals and natural play spaces, will make the garden a place for everyone.The garden has been designed as one large Sustainable Drainage System such that any water collected within the garden can drain away naturally. This helps to protect the Square from large volumes of standing water and flash flooding. Key features of the garden will include70,000 new plants, 44 new trees, 80,000 bulbs and two new wetlands - creating a haven for wildlife. A new education building - where programmes funded by The Westminster Foundation will offer opportunities for children and adults to learn about biodiversity, climate change and the square’s history.Enhanced public amenities - including a new kiosk serving refreshments, public toilets and 300 additional places to sit and relax.You can find more information about the transformation here - https://vimeo.com/1138117589The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to lead the horticultural management of Grosvenor Square. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality horticultural maintenance and supporting the garden’s long-term vision.The successful candidate will manage a team of Senior Gardeners, an Apprentice, and volunteers, ensuring the garden’s diverse planting schemes and natural features are maintained to the highest standards. You will also play a key role in community engagement, biodiversity enhancement, and supporting educational and volunteer programmes. The Head Gardener will also act as an ambassador both for Grosvenor and for Grosvenor Square. This is a once in a generation project which has already attracted strong media attention and coverage and we wish to capitalise on that in the future as the garden establishes itself and evolves.Key Requirements· Proven experience managing public gardens or parks, ideally to Green Flag or London in Bloom standards.· Excellent plant and biodiversity knowledge and a strong background in biodiverse planting schemes and sustainable horticulture.· Experience with aquatic planting and water feature maintenance.· Demonstrated leadership of horticultural teams with at least three years’ leadership experience· Experience in public engagement and educational activities.· Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation and garden safety protocols.· Awareness of climate change and biodiversity loss, and appropriate horticultural responses· Garden Diploma, ND, HND, BSc in Horticulture or RHS Level 3 (or equivalent).· Full, valid UK driving licence. · Further details The role is based primarily in Mayfair, with access to excellent facilities including the Garden Office on site at Grosvenor Square and our Head Office at 70 Grosvenor Street. The successful candidate will also have access to the Landscape Office at 2 Elizabeth Street in Belgravia, giving a strong base across the estate and close connection to the wider team. Renumeration· Salary from £43k dependent on skills and experience and negotiable for an exceptional candidate· Annual bonus scheme· Grosvenor offers a competitive benefits package including outstanding benefits, including private medical insurance, non-contributory pension contributions, generous holiday, and professional development. This is an opportunity to leave a legacy in one of London’s most celebrated green spaces. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a brilliant career at Grosvenor and we look forward to receiving your application. Grosvenor is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want you to have every opportunity to show us your strengths. There are adjustments available for our process, please contact us on grosvenor.recruitment@grosvenor.com to discuss. Please send your CV and a letter to explain why you are interested in the role at Grosvenor Square Gardens to grosvenor.recruitment@grosvenor.com
