Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Botanical Horticulturalist
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
This post is part of the decorative unit within the Gardens Temperate Collections Team, horticulture section at RBG Kew. The primary focus of the post is to plant & maintain the seasonal bedding areas. This includes the Palm House parterre which is Kew’s foremost bedding scheme and one of the country’s finest, mixing traditional Victorian planting with innovative design and plant selection. It also includes potted and seasonal displays at the public gates and restaurants; photographs of these areas are frequently posted on social media.All these displays are important components of Kew’s public offer and it is critical that they are of a high horticultural standard, so you’ll need to have an eye for detail and take pride in your work.Hours of workFull timeContract TypePermanentSalary£26,100 per annum, provisional pay award due [Band B]DirectorateGardensLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date03/11/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 129.48kb)More detailsOur ideal candidates will have previous experience maintaining high end displays – ideally in a botanic garden or similar – with a real passion for plants and dedication to achieving outstanding results.You’ll need to have a horticultural qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or the equivalent experience.To be successful in this role you’ll need to be a team player with good communication skills, and also able to work on your own initiative.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, provisional pay award due [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, 17 Oct 2024 04:44:12 GMT
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