Landscape Services Manager Wanted - London S/E

Arboriculture Manager Jobs London and the South East (flexile with regional travel) , London (United Kingdom) Full Time£53,000 - £59,000 (GBP)

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Do you have the vision and expertise to lead high-quality landscape and tree services across a large and diverse housing portfolio? If you’re passionate about green space management and want to help shape vibrant, sustainable communities, Peabody has an exciting opportunity for you!

As our Landscape Services Manager, you’ll take the lead in delivering and shaping Peabody’s landscape services strategy—ensuring our outdoor spaces are well-maintained, biodiverse, safe, and welcoming for all our residents.

You’ll support and lead regional Landscape Officers and Estate Services teams, oversee complex contracts and ensure value for money across all services from grounds maintenance to invasive species control. This is a senior role where you’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to improve standards, drive innovation, and respond effectively to the evolving needs of our estates.

In this role, you will:

Provide expert guidance and oversight on landscaping contracts and performance monitoring across all Peabody regions.
Lead the delivery of our tree management programme, ensuring inspections, maintenance and risk assessments are completed on time.
Develop and implement a strategic approach to managing back garden trees and green/brown roof maintenance.
Act as the senior contact for resolving complex landscaping queries and escalations.
Drive environmental compliance and support biodiversity initiatives, including the management of invasive plant species.
Lead the procurement and re-tendering of landscape contracts, ensuring strong specifications and competitive value.
Use resident feedback, KPIs and compliance data to inform improvements in service quality and delivery.
Promote innovation, smarter working and cost-effective service enhancements.

Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are optimally used.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

A minimum Level 4 qualification in horticulture, arboriculture or a related field—or a willingness to work toward this.
Extensive experience in landscape and grounds management, ideally within a housing or community context.
A strong track record in contract and budget management.
In-depth knowledge of landscape and tree legislation, seasonal planning, and risk management.
The ability to lead both directly and through influence—bringing people together to deliver excellent services.
Strong communication and reporting skills, with experience producing high-quality data-led reports.
A full UK driving licence.

Benefits Offered

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
Two additional paid volunteering days each year
Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
4 x salary life assurance
Up to 10% pension contribution