Botanical Horticulturist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

RBG Kew�s Living Collection is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world. As Botanical Horticulturist, working as part of the Arboretum team, you will be involved and working within Kew�s Natural Area.

This position covers a wide range of areas within the Temperate Arboretum Section including, Japanese Gateway, Chinese Grove, our Rosaceae and Philadelphus collections.

These collections are important components of Kew�s living heritage landscape and visitor offer, and it is critical that they are kept to a high standard. You will have an eye for detail, pride in your work and a passion for plants.

Job description

It is crucial for this position to have experience of working in horticulture, and caring for a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants/turf. Alongside previous exposure working in a team when carrying out horticulture tasks.

Person specification

Please kindly note the role will involve manual tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying goods.

The working hours for this role per week is 36.

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.

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