Job Opportunities

Job title: Horticultural Display Manager

REF: 6646

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: Internal & External

HOURS OF WORK: 36 hours (net)

JOB STATUS: Permanent

SALARY PER ANNUM: £26,067 - £35,505

DIRECTORATE: Conservation, Living Collections and Estates

LOCATION: Kew

JOB DETAILS:

Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction, that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life. 

We have an opportunity for an experienced manager to join our Horticulture Department. Forming part of the management team of the Hardy Display Section, you will lead the team in maintaining and developing the garden areas and plant collections, and in creating displays of high horticultural standard that inspire and educate visitors. Providing support to events and coordinating volunteers in the Section will also form part of your role, as well as deputising for the Head of Section as and when required.

With a Kew Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, and/or substantial horticultural management experience, you will have a deep working knowledge of horticulture and plant science, along with significant practical horticultural experience working with a range of hardy and half-hardy plants. Highly organised with excellent communication skills, you will have proven experience of managing a large team in a horticultural discipline and the ability to train staff in horticultural techniques and procedures.

Salary will be £26,067 - £35,505 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include 30 days holiday per year, a choice of pensions, a flexible benefits scheme as well as a great working environment.

CLOSING DATE: 26th February 2013 at 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed


How To Apply

1. Download and read the Job Profile.

Job Description, Person Specification and Additional Information (Word)

2. Complete an Application Form (including the Equality and Diversity Form).

3. Return your completed Application Form and Equality and Diversity Form to jobs@kew.org. Please be advised that we do not accept applications by post.  If you have a disability or a special need that requires support please contact us on 020 8332 3135.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
 
We will only contact those candidates selected for interview. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should presume that you will not be called for interview. Unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback on your application if you are not selected for an interview.

If you have any general queries please do not hesitate to call the recruitment team on 020 8332 3135.

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