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Immerse yourself in plant science and horticulture at the renowned UNESCO site, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overview
Salary
£26234
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site, interested in plant science research. With a global network, impressive plant/fungi collections, and historic inspirational gardens, RBG Kew aims to understand, protect plants/fungi for people's well-being and manage nature sustainably.
Role Summary
- Complete a one-year practical course: The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.
- Get involved in historical Rock Garden's daily work, learning about all types of rocky habitat species.
- Opportunity for work experience or travel scholarship focused on Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.
Role Requirements
- Well-suited for horticultural students wanting to further their knowledge.
- Applicants are required to upload a 250-word cover letter outlining their interest in this specialism.
Application Process Details
- Employees are offered continuous learning, generous annual leave, flexible working, wellbeing support, competitive pension, and free entry into national museums/galleries, including access to Kew and Wakehurst gardens.
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: The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation is a one-year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Rock Garden, dating from 1882 and built of Sussex sandstone in the traditional 'English' style, is laid out geographically with six major regions being represented. Each area is planted with typical rocky habitat species; plants found in gorges, coastal cliffs, alpine meadows, montane forests, and also above the tree line are amongst those grown. The Davies Alpine house is designed to provide the best conditions to grow and display a range of bulbs, mountain, and Mediterranean plants. Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.
Job requirements: This position is ideally suited to a horticultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with Kew experts in propagation. Applicants are required to upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining their reasons for applying for this particular specialism.
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.
