Kew Specialist Certificates in Display & Nursery Glass

Kew Specialist Certificates in Display & Nursery Glass
The Kew Specialist Certificate in Display & Nursery Glass is a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew working full-time within Kew glasshouses - Palm House, Waterlily House, Princess of Wales Conservatory and Tropical Nursery.
Hours of work Full time
Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract start date 7 September 2026
Contract end date 10 September 2027
Salary £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]
Directorate Gardens
Location Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date 31/05/2026
Documents
Employee benefits-RBG Kew 2024.pdf
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Job Profile.pdf
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You will have the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Display & Nursery Glass.
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Please upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for this particular specialism. 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 £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]
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.