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Become a protector of the world's plants and fungi at a leading plant science institute: RBG Kew.
Overview
Salary
£26234
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a highly respected plant science institute, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction. Our mission is to save plants and fungi for the future of life on Earth. We offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission by joining us as a participant in the Kew Specialist Certificate in Display & Nursery Glass program. This one-year full-time practical course puts you right at the heart of Kew's renowned glasshouses, under the iconic domes of the Palm House, Waterlily House, Princess of Wales Conservatory, and Tropical Nursery. The role also includes two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Display & Nursery Glass.
Job requirements include submitting a short cover letter highlighting your motivations for choosing this field of specialism.
We offer a host of benefits including continuous learning opportunities, generous annual leave, flexible working conditions, wellbeing support including a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry to several national museums and galleries, not to mention our own beautiful 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 Display & Nursery Glass is a one-year practical course working full-time within Kew glasshouses – Palm House, Waterlily House, Princess of Wales Conservatory, and Tropical Nursery. You will have the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Display & Nursery Glass.
Job requirements: 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.
