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An exciting opportunity for maternity cover fixed term appointment in Wakehurst’s Conservation and Research Nursery. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual to join our dynamic team working alongside skilled Horticulturalists, apprentices and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a diverse range of temperate plants from around the world set in the beautiful landscape of Wakehurst, Sussex. During the contract, the nursery will be relocating to a new adjacent glasshouse facility onsite, so we are seeking someone adaptable, practical, and ready to take on a wide variety of tasks, both independently and as part of a team to support this work.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out a range of tasks within the nursery, propagating and cultivating woody, perennial and annual plant species for the gardens and landscape, research projects and conservation programmes
Work in the landscape collections auditing and labelling
Requirements:
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role
What we offer:
Opportunities for continuous learning
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Competitive pension
Employee discount scheme
Free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries
Free access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst