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We are looking for a talented Botanical Horticulturist to join the Gardens Temperate Collections Section which covers a range of high-profile areas. The position is in the Grass Garden, Duke’s Garden, Evolution Garden and Carbon Garden Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining the world class collections. These displays are important components of Kew’s living heritage landscape and visitor offer, and it is critical that they are kept to a high standard. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, pride in their work and a passion for plants and gardens.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining the world class collections
Keeping displays to a high standard
Requirements:
Horticultural qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or above
Experience in ornamental horticulture caring for a range of woody and herbaceous plants
Demonstrable interest in grasses and their cultivation
Experience in turf maintenance
Experience in use of horticultural machinery
Understanding of carrying out horticultural techniques in a team environment
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