Botanical Horticultural Technician

University Of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol is seeking a Botanical Horticultural Technician based at the Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop, Bristol. The role involves horticultural maintenance and development of the plant collections outdoors and in glasshouses to high standards.

You will work with a team of staff and volunteers to make the garden accessible year-round, participate in festivals and later opening hours, and contribute to health and safety training and compliance.

Qualifications

• You must have a passion for plants, horticulture and enjoy working with people.
• You must be trained in horticulture to Level 3 and above, you must have at least three years industry experience, including experience of working with glasshouse collections.

Responsibilities

• Horticultural maintenance and development of the plant collections both outdoors and in extensive glasshouses, including seasonal horticultural work, operational activities, health & safety, training and compliance, engagement with volunteers, students and the public.
• Work with a dynamic team and assist at Botanic Garden festivals, activities and later opening hours.

Skills

Passion for plants

Horticulture Level 3+

Public engagement

Education

Horticulture Level 3

Job description

Based at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, the role holder will be involved in horticultural maintenance and development of the Botanic Garden to the highest standards.

As a scientific and conservation collection of plants you will work to make the Botanic Garden accessible to the public throughout the year. You will work with the team of dedicated staff and volunteers to help facilitate access and use of the Botanic Garden. You will work as part of a duty rota for weekends care of the collections, opening of the Botanic Garden and facilitating later opening in summer months.

What will you be doing?

Horticultural maintenance and development of the plant collections both outdoors and in extensive glasshouses, including: seasonal horticultural work, operational activities, health & safety, training and compliance, engagement with volunteers, students and the public.

You will be working with a dynamic team and assisting at Botanic Garden festivals, activities and later opening hours.

You should apply if

You must have a passion for plants, horticulture and enjoy working with people. You must be trained in horticulture to Level 3 and above, you must have at least three years industry experience, including experience of working with glasshouse collections and be interested in developing your career in horticulture and working in a botanic garden.

Botanical Horticultural Technician London, GB