The role:
We are looking for a Garden Supervisor to support the Garden Curator in leading the horticultural team. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across the Garden working with the agreed work plan.
As a key team member, you’ll support daily horticultural operations across the Garden and Woodland. You should have a keen interest in plants and a willingness to learn more about our historic collection to support its development for the future.
You will also assist the Garden Curator with health and safety, operating within the Borde Hill Health & Safety Policy, to ensure safety of the team, volunteers and visitors.
This hands-on role expects you to have excellent plant knowledge, good people skills, and the confidence to lead garden tours and support public engagement, including through social media when needed.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential:
• Hands-on experience backed by relevant qualifications (e.g. RHS Level 2, Botanic Garden Diploma, ND, HND, or BSc in Horticulture).
• Knowledge of herbaceous and woody plants, propagation, cultivation, and plant collection management.
• Knowledge of a range of horticultural techniques.
• Skilled in using a wide range of horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Awareness of health and safety, including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Proficient in MS Office and database use.
• Full, clean driving licence.
Desirable:
• Experience of a similar working environment, ideally within a visitor attraction with permanent collections.
• Some experience of staff and volunteer supervision
• A horticultural or botanical specialism
• NPTC PA1 and PA6 spraying certifications.
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holiday entitlement: 32 days pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
To apply: email your CV & covering letter to: [email protected]
If you are in employment, please include your current notice period.
Closing date: 16th May 2025
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