Botanical Nursery Supervisor – Lead Living Collections

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Conwy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 10%

Free NT places entry for you and guest

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working when possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty invites applications for a Nursery Supervisor at Bodnant Garden. The role leads a valued nursery team, manages plant propagation and maintains detailed plant records to support the garden’s collection.

Based at Bodnant, the post includes 37.5 hours weekly within an annualised hours contract, with occasional weekends and duty shifts. Salary is £30,966 per annum with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant nursery/botanical garden experience with horticultural qualification or equivalent.
• Strong plant knowledge and husbandry skills.
• Experience with plant pests, diseases and IPM.
• Experience leading staff and volunteers; ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of staff and volunteers in propagating and producing plants for the garden.
• Oversee plant records, surveys and documentation to maintain a comprehensive inventory.
• Ensure plants are correctly labelled and information is accurate for visitors and partners.
• Collaborate with garden teams and volunteers to support Bodnant’s botanical heritage.

Skills

Nursery experience

Plant knowledge

Pest management

Staff leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3/4 horticultural qualification

Job description

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty invites applications for a Nursery Supervisor at Bodnant Garden. The role leads a valued nursery team, manages plant propagation and maintains detailed plant records to support the garden’s collection.

Based at Bodnant, the post includes 37.5 hours weekly within an annualised hours contract, with occasional weekends and duty shifts. Salary is £30,966 per annum with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to inclusion.