The role
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time, fixed two-year, horticultural trainee post funded 100% by: Friends of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden.
Based in the Botanic Garden you will receive on the job training in a wide range of horticultural tasks and work within the garden`s extensive plant collection and the wider University estate whilst developing your plant knowledge and practical skills.
What will you be doing?
This is a practical role working indoors and outside, sometimes in all weathers requiring the post holder to be physically fit. You will be primarily gardening and carrying out a wide range of horticultural tasks. You will be introduced to the educational work of the garden as part of your training and attend, depending on your previous experience, given time to study the Royal Horticultural Society`s Level 2 or Level 3 theory & Level 3 practical courses as needed at external centres.
You should apply if
This is a great opportunity for someone who is committed to a career in practical horticulture and who wants to work and study as part of a team of staff and volunteers, whilst helping to maintain and develop the plant collection at the Botanic Garden and wider University estate.
Additional information
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
Work pattern: Full time (35 hours)
Grade: B
Salary: £23,742 per annum
School/Unit: Campus Division
This advert will close
at
23:59 UK time
on Sunday 5th October.
For informal queries about the role, please contact Nicholas Wray on Nicholas.wray@bristol.ac.uk .
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