Botanical Horticulturist

RBG Kew's Living Collection is arguably the most diverse plant collection in cultivation in the world. These roles, working as part of the Arboretum team, involves working within Kew's Temperate collections.

This position covers a wide range of areas within the Temperate Arboretum Section, including, the Viburnum collection, Winter Garden, Berberis Dell & Mediterranean Garden.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Permanent

Salary £29,692 per annum [Band B]

Directorate Gardens

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond

Closing Date 11/10/2026

Documents

Employee benefits - RBG Kew 2026.pdf

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Job Profile .pdf

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These collections are important components of Kew's living heritage landscape and visitor offer, and it is critical that they are kept to a high standard. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, pride in their work and a passion for plants.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi. The salary for this position is £29,692 per annum [Band B]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "".

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.