Ecological Landscape Manager, Horticulturalist / Agroecology Specialist

Job title: Ecological Landscape Manager, Horticulturalist / Agroecology Specialist

Employer: Jungly LLP

Location: Sangareddy, Hyderabad — site-based (40-acre factory site)

Monin India

Type: Full-time | Permanent 5/6 days per week tba

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, 6 - 9 lakhs PA

Ideal: spoken Telugu + good English communications

About us

Jungly LLP seeks projects that aim to advance an ecological landscape approach in India. We create contextual environments and more resilient, more biodiverse landscapes.

We work to execute ecology by stealth - produce food, support wildlife, manage water and connect communities to nature, by making an ecological approach common sense and economic.

We’re hiring a multi-skilled practitioner to lead daily operations and shape long-term landscape strategy at a 40-acre factory site in Sangareddy, Hyderabad.

The project is a unique combination of ecological landscape design and management, and developing a regenerative farming, food forest orchards.

Role overview

As a Jungly LLP site manager you will head up a site-based management team for the 40-acre factory site in Sangareddy. You will lead small scale landscape restoration and management using native plant species, establish and run a native plant nursery to supply on-site revegetation.

This hands-on leadership role combines planting and crop systems, soil and water stewardship, habitat restoration, nursery establishment/operation, and team supervision.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and manage a site-based team responsible for day-to-day delivery, scheduling, training and performance across the 40-acre site.

- Plan and deliver landscape restoration using native species tailored to local ecology and climate.

- Establish, set up and manage Native plant nursery: site layout, infrastructure, propagation space, irrigation, record-keeping and inventory.

- Manage daily nursery operations: seed collection, cleaning, storage, stratification/treatment, propagation (seed, cuttings, grafting as relevant), potting, hardening off and planting-out.

- Source, catalogue, and maintain local provenance seed and plant stock; build seed banks and propagation protocols for priority native species.

- Oversee hands-on installation and seasonal maintenance: planting, pruning, weed control, mulching, integrated pest management, composting and soil-building.

- Develop and manage regenerative soil and water strategies (soil testing, amendments, swales, rain gardens, low-till where appropriate).

- Build and manage agroecological production systems where applicable (polycultures, agroforestry, food forest ).

- Monitor biodiversity and ecological outcomes; maintain records and prepare concise reports for Jungly LLP and the site owner.

- Coordinate contractors, volunteers and stakeholder groups; represent Jungly LLP in client and regulatory meetings.

- Manage site budgets, nursery resources, equipment, and ensure health & safety and regulatory compliance.

Required experience & qualifications

- Degree or diploma in horticulture, ecology, agroecology, landscape management or equivalent practical experience.

- 3+ years’ demonstrable experience in horticulture/landscape management with an ecological or agroecological focus, including nursery or propagation experience.

- Proven experience supervising teams and coordinating contractors/volunteers on site.

- Strong plant ID and practical propagation skills; experience with native species and local seed ecology preferred.

- Familiarity with soil science, integrated pest management, habitat restoration techniques, and green infrastructure.

- Telegu language + good English communications

- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Desired skills & attributes

- Systems thinker able to translate ecological theory into practical works.

- Strong communicator and stakeholder manager; comfortable leading a site team and representing Jungly LLP.

- Hands-on, pragmatic, physically fit and adaptable to outdoor conditions.

- Competent with digital tools for mapping, scheduling and record-keeping (e.g. Microsoft Office + spreadsheets).

- Passion for community engagement, education and equitable access to green space and food.

What we offer

- Meaningful work with measurable ecological and social impact as part of Jungly LLP.

- Competitive salary, training, and professional development.

- Field equipment, flexible working and a supportive team culture.

- Opportunities for pilot projects, research and developing successful approaches.

This would suit you if you are a passionate early-career botanist in ecology/agroecology, looking for a great project to develop and hone your skills. You need to be a self-starter, a good communicator, and have a lighthearted, positive outlook. There is a great opportunity to grow and expand operations beyond the factory site to other projects in the region.

How to apply

Send a CV (max 3 pages) and a 1-page cover letter outlining a recent project that demonstrates your ecological/horticultural approach and leadership to: by 30 July 2026. Include “Ecological Landscape Manager — Jungly LLP — Sangareddy” in the subject line.

Equal opportunity

Jungly LLP welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

If you are passionate about these subjects and feel you could be a good fit for this role, please do get in touch – we are happy to discuss your suitability.