We’re the only Museum of the Home in the world – revealing home as an emotional, psychological, socio-political and economic space – as well as the bricks, mortar and outdoor garden spaces.

Our Gardens Through Time show how city gardens were kept from the 1600s through to the present. The Kingsland Road Gardens are a place to relax, picnic, and enjoy green space in the heart of the crowded city. Our research into historic gardening practices and the people who have tended gardens is ongoing. These are presented through tours, talks, and temporary installations in the Gardens.

We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic thinking and practical delivery skills to our garden and outdoor spaces. The role involves leading and managing on:

• The horticultural and day to day operations and activities across all gardens and grounds

• Development and maintenance of garden areas

• Understand the value of natural spaces in the urban setting

• Talking and taking tours with our visitors

It’s an opportunity to support a small, committed team and to continue telling our story through the gardens and outdoor spaces.

If you’re an experienced professional gardener, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is full time, i.e. 35 hours per week including evening, weekend, early mornings and occasional weekends.

The role pays £36,000 per year, plus generous holiday and choice of joining one of two pension schemes.

How to apply

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Closing date for applications is 9am on 2 December, we aim to let successful candidates know by 3 December. Interviews will be in the week commencing 8 December, in person at the Museum.

Our values, and how they are represented in this role, you must be:

Bold brave in trying new things, taking action and fighting for change on issues affecting the ways we live.

Kind friendly, generous and considerate in all your actions

Eco-active embed climate action in all decision-making and encourage visitors to make eco-minded choices at home.

Equitable act transparently, ethically and inclusively – and allocate resources, time and care equitably.