Horticulturalist - Flex

Role Overview

RBG Kew’s Living Collection is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world. This role, working in the Jodrell Glasshouse as part of the Plant Health and Quarantine team, involves growing high standard plant material for display, conservation purposes and scientific research.

Key Responsibilities

Grow and maintain plant material in the Jodrell Glasshouse on a daily basis.

Collaborate with the team to cultivate and sustain the collections.

Discuss plants and project proposals with Kew scientists and Display House supervisors.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience caring for a range of temperate, tender and tropical plants, ideally in a botanic garden or similar.

Team player able to work on initiative and independently.

A horticultural qualification at least equivalent to NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Salary: £29,692 per annum [Band B]

Opportunities for continuous learning.

Generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme.

Wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership.

Competitive pension, employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, and access to Kew and Wakehurst gardens.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

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