Job Description

Full-time | Based in London with UK and occasional European travel

About Underleaf

At Underleaf, we design, install, and care for planting schemes that bring life, beauty, and character to every environment, from contemporary offices and renowned restaurants to boutique hotels and private residences. Our work spans both interior and exterior settings and is built on craftsmanship, horticultural expertise, and a commitment to long-term plant health.

We are a women-led team and are proud to work in an inclusive, creative environment. We would particularly love to hear from women, LGBTQ+ professionals, and people of colour, who are still under-represented in horticulture. What matters most to us is passion, skill, and a shared respect for plants and people alike.

We have a reputation for delivering best-in-class horticultural work across London and beyond. We are now looking for an

Experienced Horticulturist - Installations

, who combines strong technical knowledge with calm, professional teamwork and confident driving experience in and around London.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced horticulturist to join our installation arm at Underleaf.
This role suits someone who thrives on variety, craftsmanship, and the changing rhythm of project-based work. You will work on diverse installations, from flagship retail spaces and renowned restaurants to private residences, bringing new planting schemes to life and ensuring every project is delivered to Underleaf's exacting standards.

The work is predominantly based in Greater London, but you will also travel across the UK and occasionally to continental Europe. Some projects involve overnight stays, early starts, or longer working days, balanced with shorter days during quieter periods. You should enjoy the pace and challenge of installation work and be comfortable adapting to new environments regularly.

This is a hands-on horticultural role. You will plant, prepare, and finish schemes to presentation standard, often working alongside a small, skilled team. A calm, proactive attitude and strong practical problem-solving skills are essential. You will represent Underleaf on site and ensure every project reflects our commitment to quality and detail.

Installation work often involves early starts, sometimes from 5 a.m., to load and travel to site.

Safe loading and unloading are part of the role, including securing fragile plants and planters for transport. You should be confident moving across a project site efficiently and tidily, keeping track of stock, tools, and materials, and ensuring everything returns to the van once the work is complete.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, load, and transport plants and materials safely to site, ensuring all items are packed securely and handled with care. Install and establish new interior and exterior planting schemes to design specifications. Carry out plant preparation, soil layering, irrigation setup, staking, top-dressing, and final presentation. Identify and report any pest or disease issues, ensuring only healthy stock is installed. Lead or support small site teams, fostering professionalism, cooperation, and pride in workmanship. Coordinate with our studio and logistics teams to plan deliveries, load materials, and ensure installations run smoothly. Travel to sites across Greater London, the UK, and occasionally Europe, adapting to different work environments and schedules. Troubleshoot calmly and efficiently when unexpected challenges arise. Communicate clearly with the studio team and provide concise site feedback after each project. Uphold Underleaf's standards for quality, safety, and attention to detail on every site.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 3 years of hands-on horticultural experience, ideally including planting or landscape installations. Excellent practical horticultural knowledge and a genuine passion for plants. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines. A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure. Confident working independently and collaboratively on site. RHS Level 2 (or equivalent) required; RHS Level 3 preferred. Full, clean UK driving licence held for at least 2 years, with confident van-driving experience in and around London. Comfortable travelling for work and staying away from home several nights per year. Excellent communication skills and professional client-facing manner. Reliable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Must have UK work authorisation (settled or pre-settled status if from abroad). CSCS card preferred, IPAF or PASMA certification beneficial.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: 32,000-38,000 per year

, depending on experience.

25 days holiday

(full-time).

Company van

provided for work use.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Life insurance

after successful completion of probation.

Flexible approach to time off

following intensive installation periods, while ensuring full completion of project commitments.

Annual visit to a major flower show

and opportunities for continued professional development. The chance to

grow within a supportive, skilled, and design-focused team

, working on inspiring projects across London, the UK, and occasionally Europe.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note. Take the opportunity to become part of a team where horticultural expertise, craftsmanship, and design-led thinking shape every project we deliver.

Discover more about our work:

www.underleaf.uk

Job closing date:

9:00am on Thursday 20th November

Telephone interviews:

Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November

In-person interviews:

26th and 27th November

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Free parking Life insurance Sick pay
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road