The London Cremation Company

Head Gardener

Woking

Job Responsibilities:

• To effectively supervise and delegate tasks to your team to ensure that activities are undertaken to the highest possible safety standards and in accordance with the contract terms. 
• To supervise, motivate and work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team, with other employees, managers and the public and ensure work is being carried out in a proactive manner. 
• To manage the administration and ordering requirements, including liaising with suppliers and other third parties. 
• Train and guide the gardening team, providing ongoing support and encouraging professional development. 
• To be proficient with the use, general cleaning and basic maintenance of the equipment. 
• To ensure the COSHH maintenance log is in order and any chemicals are accounted for, up to date and safely and correctly stored. 
• Oversee all aspects of gardening , including planting, pruning, weeding and watering. 
• Maintain all gardening equipment and ensure hand/power tools and ground maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles for your team are in good working order and secure, that routine maintenance is carried out and refer major mechanical problems to your manager and ensure the maintenance log is updated. 
• Proactively report incidents, suggestions, or concerns regarding the site to your manager. 
• Develop and implement comprehensive plans for the gardens, lawns and woodlands areas. 
• Ensure front of house and chapel flower courts are kept in a tidy manner and are clear and ready for service users each morning. 
• Assisting visitors with parking arrangements on site due to limited spaces. 

Key Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, growth patterns and common diseases, along with knowledge of roses and how to care for them.
• Confident in the creation of new memorial bed areas for ash interments. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to confidently work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening practices. 
• A passion for gardening and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of nature.
• Computer literate and experience of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ideally will have Spraying certificates for PA1, PA2 and PA6. Certificate and proficient in the use of tractor, ride on mowers and hedge trimmers. Basic concrete mixing/foundation laying and ability to erect fencing. 

It is a requirement of the role that you will undertake the FBCA Cremator Technician training and assessment. The training will be provided by and funded by the Company and requires an ability to undertake some manual handling and heavy lifting. 

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience. 
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay, subject to scheme rules.
• Pension scheme, via salary sacrifice.
• Income Protection Scheme, subject to qualifying criteria.
• Group Life Assurance, covering employees up to the age of 70.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• A wide range of discounts available for retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and many more. 
• Financial wellbeing information, free access to financial advisors and pension finder service, grocery scheme and childcare scheme (for children of pre-school age).
• Ongoing learning and development support.
• Free and discounted cremation benefit for immediate family, subject to scheme rules. 
• Uniform and PPE provided.

How to Apply:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We recognise that everyone is different and we want to ensure that you can perform at your best during the application and interview stages. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made, whether due to a disability , health condition, or other circumstance, we encourage you to let us know. Please contact Angela Stanley at angela.stanley@thelcc.co.uk. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and used solely to support you during the recruitment process. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. 

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please send your CV to Angela Stanley, angela.stanley@thelcc.co.uk by Friday, 12th September 2025.

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