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Unique opportunity to contribute to plant conservation and research at UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Overview
Salary
£29692
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the exciting world of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Contribute to our mission to understand and protect plants and fungi for all life on Earth. Be part of our initiative to end extinction crises and promote sustainable practices, drawing from our globally recognised scientific research, extensive plant collections, and partners.
Role Summary
- Join the Plant Health and Quarantine team as a Botanical Horticulturist at the Jodrell Glasshouse.
- Grow high-quality plants for display, conservation and scientific research.
- Cultivate and maintain collections daily in the Jodrell Glasshouse.
Role Requirements
- A keen eye for detail and passion for plants.
- Experience in caring for a range of temperate, tender, and tropical plants, ideally in a botanic garden or a similar environment.
- Ability to discuss plants and project proposals with Kew scientists and Display House supervisors.
- A horticultural qualification at least equivalent to NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience.
Application Process Details
Employees enjoy continuous learning opportunities, a generous leave package, wellbeing support, flexible working, and a competitive pension. Additional perks include free entry to national museums and galleries, and access to the beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
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 role: As a Botanical Horticulturist at RBG Kew, you will be part of the Plant Health and Quarantine team, working in the Jodrell Glasshouse. Your responsibilities include growing high standard plant material for display, conservation purposes, and scientific research. You will be cultivating and maintaining the collections in the Jodrell Glasshouse range on a daily basis.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail and a passion for plants. Previous experience caring for a range of temperate, tender, and tropical plants, ideally in a botanic garden or similar environment, is essential. You should be able to discuss plants and project proposals with Kew scientists and with Display House supervisors. A horticultural qualification at least equivalent to NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience is required.
Benefits: 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.
