Director of Horticulture - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

• Country

  United Kingdom

• Region

  Europe

• Working hours

  Full-time

• Contract type

  Permanent contract

• Experience

  Senior

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is seeking an exceptional individual for the role of Director of Horticulture—a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight and stewardship of one of the world’s most significant living plant collections. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead horticultural excellence at a globally respected institution, playing a pivotal role in addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

We are an internationally renowned centre of excellence in biodiversity science, horticulture, education, and public engagement. With over 13,500 plant species cultivated across four gardens in Scotland, our collections and expertise are central to global efforts in plant conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable development. They also underpin a wide range of educational programmes, community engagement initiatives, and income-generating activities.

Deadline: 5 January 2026

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £86,712  per annum

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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