Botanical Horticulturist

Job title:

Botanical Horticulturist

Company

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Job description

The Tropical Nursery is the largest glasshouse at RBG Kew with 21 different climatic zones. It holds one of the most diverse plant collections in the world. The collection plays an important role for ex situ conservation, research, education and display horticulture. The role is within the moist tropical teams, assisting in the cultivation of tropical plant collections from across the globe.Hours of workFull timeContract TypePermanentSalary£26,100 per annum [Band B]DirectorateGardensLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date20/10/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 120.86kb)More detailsOur ideal candidate will have previous experience of the cultivation of tropical plants within a glasshouse environment. You should understand glasshouse pests and disease management, tropical plant propagation and the general glasshouse environment. A passion for plants and a dedication for achieving high standards is a must.You will need to have a horticultural qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or relevant horticultural experience.To be successful in this role you will need to be a team player with good communication skills, and be able to work with a degree of autonomy.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 for this position is £26,100 per annum [Band B]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 dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.

Expected salary

£26100 per year

Location

Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:44:07 GMT

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