Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Kew Specialist Certificate in Orchid Cultivation
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
The Kew Specialist Certificate in Orchid Cultivation is a one-year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This programme involves working full-time with the orchid collections in the display houses and behind the scenes in the Tropical Nursery and includes helping with Kew’s annual Orchid Festival. Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to orchid cultivation.For more information clickThis position is ideally suited to a horticultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with Kew experts in propagation.Hours of workFull timeContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract start dateSeptember 2024Contract end dateSeptember 2025Salary£21,499 per annum (+ £725 book allowance)DirectorateGardensLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date05/05/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 133.59kb)More detailsPlease upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for this particular specialism.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 £21,499 per annum (+ £725 book allowance).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
£21499 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London
Job date
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:07:11 GMT
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