Location
London Borough of Barnet
Hours
Full time (hours not specified)
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
This role is open to internal candidates only. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supervising an operational team to deliver high-quality amenity horticultural operations across the London Borough of Barnet. You will ensure that service delivery aligns with the Council’s policies and service specifications. Your leadership will involve motivating and supporting your team, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing guidance and training, and resolving issues to maintain high performance. Effective communication with management and team members is essential. The role requires a full UK manual driving licence and extensive knowledge and experience of horticultural tasks. The Council values a collaborative and inclusive working environment and is committed to supporting employee well-being and development.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a vibrant borough with excellent schools, thriving town centres, extensive green spaces, and diverse communities. The Council is committed to continuous growth and development, working closely with partners and residents to improve the borough. Our staff embody values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusivity, and Collaboration, which guide all our activities.
What We Offer
31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme providing a valuable guaranteed income and security for dependents
Flexible work-life balance options including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, and part-time opportunities
A wide range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, and energy suppliers
Payroll benefits such as cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being programs including confidential assistance services
Experience
Extensive knowledge and experience of horticultural tasks is required. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team to achieve high performance is essential.
About you
You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to assign tasks, monitor progress, provide training and feedback, and resolve issues effectively. Excellent communication skills are necessary to liaise with both management and team members. You must hold a full UK manual driving licence. Commitment to following company policies and standards is required.
Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed, but relevant horticultural experience and leadership capability are essential. A full UK manual driving licence is mandatory.
