Zoo Horticultural Specialist

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zoological Society of London Full time

About the Role

ZSL is seeking a dedicated and passionate Horticulturalist to join our London Zoo Horticulture team. This role is critical in ensuring that the zoo's horticultural needs are met, enhancing both the visitor experience and the welfare of our animals.

  • Main Responsibilities
  • Maintain animal exhibits to agreed standards and provide forage and plant-based enrichment.
  • Supervise apprentices, volunteers, and work placements as required.

About You

  • A good knowledge of current horticultural, arboricultural, and conservation management techniques and the ability to put these into practice.
  • A Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent), or comparable level of experience in countryside management or similar land-based sector is desirable.
  • A valid full clean driving license is desired.
  • The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and the zoo's indoor exhibits.

About Us

  • We're ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform, and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.
  • What We Offer
    • Benefits
    • Pension Scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension.
    • Flexible Working - talk to us about your flexible working requirements.
    • Holidays - 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays.
    • Wellbeing - access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives.
    • Life Assurance - eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL's life assurance scheme from their first day.
    • Complimentary Tickets - annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops.
    • Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle.
    • Season Ticket Loan - we offer an interest-free loan for eligible London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work.
    • Family Friendly Policies - we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages.

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