Careers
Gillespies is an award-winning practice with a rich history of excellence in landscape design, masterplanning, and landscape planning. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown into a global team of over 115 professionals across London, Manchester, Leeds, Oxford, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh.
Our success is driven by finding the right people who share our commitment to making nature accessible to all, while tackling the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Guided by our four pillars and our belief that "Every story deserves an exceptional setting," we design visually striking, resilient, and deeply personal places — shaping both the external landscape and the personal experiences of those who encounter them.
Current openings
We’re constantly looking for fresh talent to join our global team and particularly welcome applications from those from less represented groups, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Check out our current openings and apply today.
Can’t find the role you’re looking for? Don’t worry — send us a speculative application with your CV and a cover letter showcasing your expertise and experience. Email us at careers@gillespies.co.uk, and we’ll be in touch if a suitable opportunity arises.
Start your story with us today!
Gillespies is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Gillespies is an equal opportunities employer, committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and creating and maintaining a working environment which is free from harassment, intimidation and discrimination and respects an individual’s personal dignity.
We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We recognise the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, as this creates an environment of creativity that values the differences in others. We value the wealth of experience within the community in which we operate and aspire to have a workforce that reflects this. We base our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
The practice is also a Living Wage Foundation-accredited practice.
Benefits and Perks
Flexible working
Life’s a balancing act, and we get it! That’s why we’ve fully embraced the new way of working. We offer flexible work options (including a core working hours policy) and a work-from-home policy to help make life and work easier. We also offer a set number of days to work from abroad.
Health matters
We provide life insurance, pension contributions, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Employees also enjoy access to the HSF Healthcare cashback scheme, Perkbox perks, Specsavers eyecare vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme!
Events and well-being
In every office we have a calendar of social events and cultural celebrations organised by our in-house social and diversity teams. Each new starter is assigned a work buddy to help them settle into their new teams and ensure they have someone to have lunch with on those first few days. Some employees will also get the opportunity to travel for work.
Happy holidays
We give all of our employees a generous number of paid annual leave days, which increases the longer they’re with us.
Investing in you
We offer a range of training initiatives to help our employees enhance their careers and knowledge, including a well-planned CPD programme, software training, management training and LandLabs, an employee-run knowledge-sharing initiative. For those pursuing their Landscape Chartership, we offer dedicated mentoring, paid fees, and study leave!
Career progression
Gillespies is a place of career success stories. Many of our senior leaders began as Year-Out students or Graduates, so they understand the value of long-term growth as well as day-to-day development. We offer tailored training, real project experience, and a progressive appraisal system to help every team member thrive.
Hear from our team
"I enjoy working at Gillespies because of the excellent teamwork and the team structure. The collaborative environment fosters creativity and ensures projects run smoothly. The international surroundings are incredibly inspiring, allowing me to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute to globally impactful designs. This unique blend makes every day both challenging and fulfilling."
I really enjoy working at Gillespies within the Finance team. The apprenticeship scheme has given me the opportunity to study for my AAT qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in my role. I find the work rewarding and take satisfaction in meeting targets and taking on responsibility. There’s also a strong sense of teamwork across the business. It's also fascinating to learn about the exciting projects our teams are delivering around the world.
"The cultural diversity here at Gillespies makes for a refreshing social environment to work in, not to mention all the international treats and goodies we get to eat! The international diversity for projects is also prevalent, allowing us to be a part of a wider global community. We are encouraged to excel and broaden our skills as individual designers through workshops, site visits, conferences and international trips, allowing us to explore and push the boundaries of the industry we work in."
I enjoy working at Gillespies because it allows me to blend creativity with purpose - shaping landscapes and urban spaces that inspire and connect communities. Collaborating with a talented team, I get to design environments that are not only beautiful but also sustainable and meaningfu
"Throughout my 10 years with the firm, I've witnessed the transformative power of our inclusive and collaborative approach, where design freedom is encouraged, and ideas flourish through thoughtful reviews. Together, we embark on diverse projects worldwide, driven by the shared belief in improving lives and creating sustainable communities that harmonise with nature. Our commitment to pushing boundaries and crafting spaces that leave a lasting impact is what sets us apart as a design leader, and we take pride in creating a better world through our work."
GDPR
Gillespies is committed to being transparent about how we collect, store and use personal data, as well as how we meet our data protection obligations in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective from 25 May 2018. You can read our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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