Horticulturist (Glasshouses)
THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Full-time
Listed 2 weeks ago
Job title Department Reports to Responsible for Level (if applicable) Hours per week Contract Salary Welsh Language National Botanic Garden of Wales Job Description Horticulturist (Glasshouses) Horticulture Senior Horticulturist (Glasshouses) Apprentices and Volunteers n/a 37.5 Fixed Term Maternity Cover £24,715.69 Desirable About the Garden The National Botanic Garden of Wales (NBGW) is a centre of expertise for biodiversity, conservation, education, research, and horticulture. NBGW has become an established national institution since opening in 2000, working with partners throughout Wales and internationally. It is a Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) accredited institution. Based in Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, the 568-acre estate features a mixed landscape comprising of formal gardens, a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a certified organic farm all within a Cadw Grade II* parkland. On- site facilities include classrooms, laboratories and the National Seed Bank of Wales. Current science work is focused on pollinators, regenerative practises in grasslands and the Welsh flora. NBGW is a bilingual institution delivering a wide range of services and public benefits. As a tourism destination, NBGW attracts 160,000 visitors and delivers 27,000 educational contacts. It has a flourishing two-year horticultural apprenticeship programme. Partnerships with universities and conservation practitioners foster collaborative research and conservation, collectively advancing the understanding and preservation of Wales’ natural heritage. To learn more, visit https://botanicgarden.wales Description of Role The Glasshouse Horticulturist reports to the Senior Horticulturist and is responsible for supporting the Senior Horticulturist with the management and maintenance of the Great Glasshouse, Tropical House, Nursery Glasshouses and Plant Reception Facility and the associated plant collections. They are part of a team and will support the SH with the management of apprentices and volunteers. They will undertake the seasonal activities required to maintain the Great Glasshouse, Tropical House, Nursery Glasshouses and Plant Reception Facility and its plant collections as directed by the Glasshouses Senior Horticulturist and seek to do this to the highest horticultural and curatorial standards. They will use a range of horticultural machinery in the day-to-day management of their areas. They report to the Glasshouses Senior Horticulturist. They will support with the curation of all plant collections that fall within the area they work. This includes updating plant records, ordering and siting labels and supporting with accessioning of material and identifying further taxa for acquisition. They will support the Senior Horticulturists with content creation for engagement activities and interpretation. They will participate in garden events, outreach and educational activities as required. Page 1 of 3 They will work within the health and safety standards set with the Horticulture Department and wider Garden. They will participate in the weekend duty rota. They will support with any other reasonable duties that relate to the maintenance of the Garden and the living collections. They may be required to work in other horticultural teams from time to time depending on the needs of the organisation. The Glasshouse Horticulturist will have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in horticulture or a related subject. They will have experience of working within a professional horticultural environment. They will have a working knowledge of Mediterranean and/or tropical flora. They will be well organised, a strong communicator and a team player. They will have a commitment to the delivery of NBGWs Mission and Strategic Objectives. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1 Undertake all seasonal horticultural tasks necessary to maintain the areas in which they work under the direction of the Senior Horticulturist. They will use a range of horticultural machinery in the day-to-day management of their areas. Support the Senior Horticulturist with the management and direction of apprentices, trainees and volunteers. Support the Senior Horticulturist with the curation of the living plant collections within the section they work, keeping accurate data-rich plant records on the plant records database and support with labelling. Support the Senior Horticulturist with researching and proposing plant acquisitions and developments to their areas. Work within the health and safety standards set particularly for the use of machinery and when working around the public. Assist the Senior Horticulturist with the training and development of apprentices and volunteers in the areas they work. Undertake weekend duty cover for the Department as per the weekend duty rota. Participate in Garden events, public outreach and educational activities as required. Support their Senior Horticulturist with content creation for public engagement on NBGWs work and activities related to their role and the area and collections they work within. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Person Specification Essential Desirable Method Assessment of n o i t a c i l p p A t n e m s s e s s A w e i v r e t n I Page 2 of 3 x x x x x x x x x x x Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in horticulture or a related subject. Knowledge, abilities skills and A basic knowledge of horticultural practise. Pesticide PA1/PA6 Certificates. Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross- cutting Experience Personal qualities A basic knowledge of plants. The ability to maintain accurate plant records, labels and maps. Experience of working within a professional garden environment. Good communication skills – written, oral and interpersonal. The ability to work as a member of a team and contribute to the Mission and Strategic Objectives of NBGW. Experience of working within a botanic garden. x x Experience of working with volunteers. x x Experience botanical management software. of using collections x x x x x x Additional requirements Clean UK driving license x x Proficiency in written and a spoken Welsh. or commitment learn Welsh. to x x Page 3 of 3