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Botanical Horticulturist

316a344

Kew Gardens, England

2 days ago

24252 GBP ANNUAL

Kew Gardens

www.kew.org

Richmond, United Kingdom

Richard Deverell

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Government

1759


Job Description

Botanical Horticulturist

This role is part of the Glasshouses, Nurseries and Display Horticulture which cultivates a wide range of hardy and tender plants requiring an equally diverse range of climatic conditions. This post will be involved with the implementation and maintenance of external bedding displays including the Parterre, Roundabouts, Display House surrounds, Admin Courtyard, Carriage Circle, and other ‘bedding’ areas as required. The post holder will also be involved with the installation of interior displays e.g. the Orchid Festival. All these displays are important components of Kew’s public offer and it is critical that they are of a high horticultural standard as they can have a major impact on visitor satisfaction and public opinion of Kew.

Hours of work
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£24,252 per annum
Directorate
Gardens
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date
08/03/2023
Documents
  • Employee Benefits - RBG Kew.pdf
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  • Band B JP.pdf
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The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of horticulture, implementing and maintaining high-end displays. A horticultural qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or above, or equivalent experience, is also essential.

The post holder may be required to work in other teams or Sections at Kew, depending on the needs of the organisation.


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.

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.


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