Botanical Horticulturist
RBG Kew’s Living Collection is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world. This role, working as part of the Plant Health and Quarantine team, involves growing high standard plant material for display, conservation purposes and scientific research.
In this role, you'll be part of the team cultivating and maintaining the collections in the Jodrell Glasshouse range on a daily basis.
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You should have an eye for detail and a passion for plants. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience caring for a range of temperate, tender and tropical plants, ideally in a botanic garden or similar.
To be successful in this role you'll need to be a team player and also be able to work on your own initiative. You will be able to discuss plants and project proposals with Kew scientists and with Display House supervisors.
You'll need to have a horticultural qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or the equivalent experience.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary will be £24,252 per annum (pro rata).
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
