This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic landscapes. This role leads the planning and design of high-quality horticultural developments and landscape features across Kew Gardens, the world’s leading Botanic Garden, delivering strong aesthetic impact, resilience, and a cohesive style across the site to enhance the visitor experience and Kew’s global reputation. The role helps balance increasing visitor pressure and the need for greater self-generated income with the delivery of world-class horticulture, collections care, and the responsibilities of World Heritage Site status.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the planning and design of high-quality horticultural developments and landscape features across Kew Gardens
Deliver strong aesthetic impact, resilience, and a cohesive style across the site
Enhance the visitor experience and Kew’s global reputation
Balance increasing visitor pressure and the need for greater self-generated income with the delivery of world-class horticulture, collections care, and World Heritage Site responsibilities
Manage growth sensitively while continually improving landscape quality and the visitor experience
Care and presentation of a globally important living plant collection
Work with external consultants and provide specialist advice
Requirements:
Qualified designer or landscape architect
Strong plant knowledge
Hands-on horticultural experience
Strong planning and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Patient, resilient, and collaborative approach
Proven track record in planting design, landscape specification, cost planning, and project management
Experience delivering projects of varying scale and complexity
Confidence in leading and supporting multidisciplinary projects
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