Location
Erith, Kent

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£50,000 per annum

About the Role
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.

Key Responsibilities
- Guide teams on the implementation of the Estate Management Plan and biodiversity goals
- Review and develop landscape management plans to meet legal, ecological, and sustainability standards
- Conduct research and data collection using GIS systems to monitor plant health, habitats, and biodiversity
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to upskill current and new team members
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as London Wildlife Trust and Thames21 to maximize project outcomes
- Support the planning and refurbishment of hard and soft landscape areas in line with zero-carbon ambitions

Experience
- 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 conducting training needs analysis and delivering training programs
- Solid understanding of survey, research, and data analysis techniques for horticultural sites

About You
- Ability to connect with individuals, inspire teams, and foster collaboration
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills (including Word, Outlook, Excel)
- A driving licence and a passion for delivering high-quality environmental services

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