Landscaping and Gardening/Grounds Keeping Services Manager
19AI USED FOR19%moving to64%
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →
Landscaping and Gardening/Grounds Keeping Services Manager
As a Landscaping and Gardening/Grounds Keeping Services Manager, you play a pivotal role in transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant, sustainable environments that enhance the quality of life. Your expertise not only beautifies communities across the UK but also contributes to ecological health and biodiversity, making your work essential in the face of climate change.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior GroundskeeperAs a Junior Groundskeeper, you will assist in maintaining gardens and landscapes, learning the ropes of plant care and landscape design under the guidance of experienced managers.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Landscaping ManagerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, managing projects and teams while ensuring high standards of work and client satisfaction.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Landscape ArchitectAt this peak career stage, you will lead large-scale projects, innovate design solutions, and mentor the next generation of landscaping professionals.£60,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Sustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Bioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,500 median
🎓Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£24,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeSustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeBioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · DegreeEnvironment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · DegreeAgriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · DegreeAnimal SciencePrifysgol Aberystwyth · Degree