Horticulturist (Alpine, Rock and Woodland)
Outdoor Living Collection
Full-time
Listed today
Horticulturist (Alpine, Rock and Woodland) Outdoor Living Collection Job Description Main Duties Development and maintenance of our living collections, including: • Planting new material • Installing plant protection and mulching to suppress weeds and encourage plant establishment • Plant labelling and record keeping • Development of new areas Undertake general horticultural activities including: • Grass cutting • Weeding, planting, cutting back, lifting splitting • Strimming • Redeveloping existing areas • Ensuring tasks are carried out safely and considering any other hazards such as pathogens or other pests and diseases • Ensure the best possible visitor experience by maintaining excellent horticultural standards and actively engaging with our visitors, sharing information about the garden and the plants in our collections. • Play an active supportive role in the horticultural team, help the senior garden staff to supervise and train students, interns, and other work placements in the garden. • Any other appropriate tasks as requested by your line management team. People & Organisational Development – July 2025 Person Specification Essential Skills • Positive team player • Comfortable with taking instruction and working to deadlines • Experience of alpine plants and their cultivation • Ability to work to a very high practical horticultural standard • IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft products • Highly motivated and able to work either in a group situation or individually • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues, students, and our visitors • Plant knowledge including pests and diseases • Garden maintenance • Interest in Alpine Rock and Woodland plants • Propagation techniques • SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in a horticultural subject or equivalent practical work experience Desirable • Knowledge of plant records • Knowledge of plant health • PA1/PA6 spraying certification • Full Driving Licence People & Organisational Development – July 2025