Job Title: Horticulturist - Woodland
Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Salary: £22,354 - £24,387
Hours: 37.5 per week (any 5 days out of a 7 day period)
Contract: Permanent
Do you want to be part of something amazing, and join the UK’s leading horticultural charity? A place where we are driven by a sheer love of plants and the belief that gardeners make the world a better place, and where you will be working alongside some of the best horticulturists in the country.
RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey is the RHS’ flagship garden and one of the most popular in the country, attracting over one million visitors each year. A new chapter is unfolding for the garden, with a £70 million investment in science, horticulture and the visitor experience. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate horticulturist to join our 90-strong garden curatorial team, in our Woodland Ornamental Team.
Our Woodland Ornamental Team, covers the maintenance and development of the world renowned Battleston Hill area of the garden, famed for its diverse collection of Magnolia, Rhododendron and Camellias, and in more recent years the development of an exciting Mediterranean Terrace. The remit of this team also includes the Arboretum with its extensive collection of tree cultivars. Given the rich and diverse nature of the planting in these areas, we are looking for an individual with a passion for trees and shrubs and a desire to develop their plantsmanship.
As a horticulturist in the Woodland Ornamental Team, you will be responsible for the care, improvement, cultivation and maintenance of specific areas of Battleston Hill, and you will give guidance to students and volunteers. You will possess a good knowledge of horticultural practices in cultivating trees and shrubs and the ability to lead or work as part of a team.
Details of our great benefits can be found here.
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 want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.