Botanical Horticultural Technician

City of Bristol College; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Bristol Botanic Garden seeks a motivated horticulturist to maintain and develop its plant collections outdoors and in glasshouses. You will support seasonal work, safety training, and engage volunteers, students and the public throughout the year.

The role involves working as part of a duty rota for weekend care, supporting Botanic Garden festivals and expanding opening hours in summer months.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 horticulture qualification or higher.
• At least 3 years of industry experience, including work with glasshouse collections.
• Ability to work with volunteers, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Horticultural maintenance and development of plant collections outdoors and in glasshouses.
• Seasonal horticultural work and operational activities including health & safety training.
• Engagement with volunteers, students and the public; support Botanic Garden festivals and extended opening hours.

Skills

Horticulture expertise

Glasshouse experience

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.

Additional information

Work pattern: Part time (14 hours)

Shift pattern: Mon - Fri, plus part of staff rota for weekend working

Grade: E

School/Unit: Campus Division

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on: Monday 28 September

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