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Join the mission of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to preserve plant life and learn from the best in horticulture.
Overview
Salary
£26234
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a globally recognised plant science institute and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Their mission is to empower all life on Earth by understanding and protecting plants and fungi and by working towards a world where nature is valued, protected and managed sustainably. By joining their team, you will contribute to a 260-year-long legacy of making pivotal impacts in plant science and conservation.
Role Summary
- Practical one-year course in Ornamental Horticulture at RBG Kew.
- Opportunity to work in diverse garden areas including Rose collections, Seasonal bedding displays, Aquatic Garden, and the Broadwalk Borders among others.
- Chance to undertake a travel scholarship or work experience related to ornamental horticulture.
Role Requirements
- Suitable for a horticultural student looking to enhance their knowledge.
- Should be interested in working with Kew experts in propagation.
- Applicants must submit a short cover letter outlining their reasons for applying to this specialism.
Application Process Details
- The benefits package includes continuous learning opportunities, generous annual leave, flexible working options, wellbeing support including a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, as well as free entry into various national museums and galleries.
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 Ornamental Horticulture is a one-year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Interns will work on a rotational basis within various areas including Rose collections, Seasonal bedding displays, Rock Garden (inc. Davies Alpine House), Aquatic Garden, Woodland Garden, Grass Garden, and the Great Broadwalk Borders. Additionally, there is an opportunity to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to ornamental horticulture.
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.
