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Horticulturists: National Botanic Garden of Wales

The National Botanic Garden of Wales was the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium, and has since become the most visited garden in Wales.  Growing at a fast pace, the garden is a stimulating and demanding place to work. 

Horticulturists - Salary £15,000 pa

We are currently seeking to recruit five new gardeners to join our existing team.  

One of these posts will be chiefly concerned with maintenance and development of the tree collection and grassed areas, and one with glasshouse and nursery/propagation work. 

The remaining three will be working on the ornamental borders and in the double walled garden, the purpose of which is to describe the evolution of flowering plants.

The ideal candidates will:

  • Have a minimum of ND or equivalent qualification in Amenity Horticulture
  • Be hardworking and committed to contributing to the successful development of this exciting project
  • Enjoy working as part of a team as well as on their own initiative
  • Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about plants and gardening, and happy to interact with visitors and members of other garden departments
  • Be willing to direct the work of students and volunteers where appropriate

We may shortly also be recruiting horticultural staff for other areas of the garden as well as our four studentship placements, to commence in September 2008 (at a salary of c. £9000 plus free accommodation in a shared student house on site).

For further information about all jobs, please look at our website, or contact Jessica Gould, Head of Horticulture (Indoor).  Apply with a covering letter setting out your reasons for your interest in the post, and a CV to:

Jessica Gould,
National Botanic Garden of Wales,
Llanarthne,
Carmarthenshire,
SA32 8HG
email: jgould@gardenofwales.org.uk
tel: 01558 667122.  

Closing date 4th April 2008.  Interviews to be held week commencing April 14th 2008.  Commencement date of post: as soon as possible after that.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is a registered charity.


 

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