Job Description

Botanical Horticulturist

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RBG Kew's Living Collection is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world. These roles, working as part of the Arboretum team, involves working within Kew's Temperate collections.



These positions covers a wide range of areas within the Temperate Arboretum Section, including, the Winter Garden, Berberis Dell, Chinese Grove, Cottage Grounds, our Deutzia and Ribes collections and Lily Pond.



Hours of work
Full time
Number of vacancies
3
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
28,550 per annum [Band B]
Directorate
Gardens
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date
28/09/2025
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These collections 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.



Interviews are due to take place w/c 6 October.





The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.



We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.



Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.



The salary will be 28,550 per annum [Band B]



Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.



If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".



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



No agencies please.