Botanical Horticulturist

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Full time

Job summary

RBG Kew has an international reputation for the diversity and quality of its living collections which is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world.

We are looking for a skilled horticulturist to join our team propagating and cultivating some of the most valuable living plant collections in the gardens.

Job description

The successful candidate will have good knowledge and experience in a wide range of propagation techniques as well as irrigation, plant nutrition, pest and disease management and use of appropriate machinery. Ideally you will have a Level 2 qualification in horticulture or an equivalent.

Person specification

The collections include plant collections of high conservation and scientific value, and your job will include keeping accurate records to help maintain these values. Most importantly, you must have a keen interest in plants and a desire to develop your knowledge further within a unique garden.

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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