Job Title: Horticulturist (Glasshouse)
Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Salary: £26,435 - £27,427 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5/week (including some weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Overview of the Role:
At RHS Garden Wisley we are looking to recruit a dynamic horticulturist to join the Glasshouse Team. The role will be based in the Temperate section of the Glasshouse and will involve the care and maintenance of display beds and plant collections behind the scenes, including part of the Pelargonium National Plant Collection, amongst other delights. A passion for glasshouse plants is essential as well as a keen eye for detail and creative flair, to help deliver inspirational horticultural displays. A good working knowledge of protected plant cultivation, nursery practices, propagation techniques and integrated pest management is also desirable. As a horticulturist at Wisley, you will work as part of a large team and will be expected to provide guidance to students and volunteers.
Details of our great benefits can be found here .
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To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening - and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn't do this without our people. We're proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits .
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact sharonellis@rhs.org.uk please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
