Head of Horticultural Operations

5 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Full time

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a globally renowned scientific research institute and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We attract 2.5 million visitors annually, boasting the most diverse living collection of any botanical garden in the world – approximately 16,000 species.

To achieve our mission to end the extinction crisis, we centre around five key priorities based on our expertise and assets. As a key member of our Executive Board, you will provide strategic leadership and vision covering all aspects of horticulture, management of Living Collections, landscape design, education, and participation.

The ideal candidate will bring senior strategic leadership experience from a major botanic garden or relevant organisation, with a demonstrated understanding of modern botanic gardens, particularly relating to living collections and conservation of global biodiversity.

We expect you to have experience of capital projects and major garden development projects, as well as a highly collaborative style with experience of building relationships to define a positive working culture and lead a diverse team of senior reports to deliver priority outcomes.

The estimated salary for this position is £85,000-£110,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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