Prairie Gardener

4 months ago


West Sussex, United Kingdom Kew Gardens Full time

**Prairie Gardener**:
We are seeking a Prairie Gardener to join the horticulture team at Wakehurst.
- Hours of work
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £26,100 - £28,543 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- Directorate
- Gardens
- Location
- Wakehurst, West Sussex
- Closing Date
- 10/12/2023
- Documents
- Employee Benefits - RBG Kew.pdf
(PDF, 1924.01kb)
- Prairie Gardener Job Description.pdf
(PDF, 110.45kb)

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**More details**:
Working in a small team this is an opportunity to be an integral part of Wakehurst's commitment to preserving and showcasing North American flora and prairie plant communities.

Your attention to detail and horticultural expertise will ensure the Prairie thrives, providing visitors with an immersive and enjoyable experience.

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 salary will be £26,100 - £28,543 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

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 access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

No agencies please.