Glasshouse Supervisor - Jodrell Glasshouse
Glasshouse Supervisor - Jodrell Glasshouse
Jodrell Glass is a living collections and research glasshouse, with its plant collections playing a vital role in scientific research, ex situ conservation and supporting display horticulture across the wider Kew site.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in nursery horticulture and a sound understanding of controlled glasshouse environments. Knowledge of glasshouse pests and diseases, including effective control methods, is essential, alongside a genuine passion for plants and a commitment to maintaining the highest horticultural standards.
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Applicants should hold a horticultural qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above, or have equivalent practical horticultural experience.
To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive team dynamics. You will also be confident working independently, using your initiative and managing responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.
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 for this position is £35,380 per annum [Band C]
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 as 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”.
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