Junior Botanical Horticulturalist (Garden)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 2 September 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a junior horticulturist to help
cultivate and maintain the plant collections grown at the Botanic Garden, with
occasional work at the Arboretum.
You will contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the garden, predominately
in the Outside (Hardy) collections with occasional duties to support the care
of the Glasshouses, working closely with the Garden Supervisor and the Curator
and Head of Horticulture (CHH) to achieve high horticultural standards. You
will undertake general cultivation duties, including watering, weeding,
planting, pruning and training and lawn maintenance operations.
This is a permanent full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.
**About You**
You will have a Level 2 or equivalent horticultural qualification, or
demonstrable equivalent experience. (Please refer to this website for further
information: https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean).
You will have the ability to work outdoors in all weather.
Ability to perform manual labour, including bending, lifting, and kneeling is
also essential.
You will have the ability to use a range of garden machinery and equipment.
Experience from working in a public and or heritage setting is desirable.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting evidence form using
the attached template** as part of your online application. The supporting
evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as
listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Mark Brent, Head of Horticulture and Garden Curator,
who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(recruitment@obg.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Monday 2 September can be
considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing
Monday 23 September 2024.
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a junior horticulturist to help
cultivate and maintain the plant collections grown at the Botanic Garden, with
occasional work at the Arboretum.
You will contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the garden, predominately
in the Outside (Hardy) collections with occasional duties to support the care
of the Glasshouses, working closely with the Garden Supervisor and the Curator
and Head of Horticulture (CHH) to achieve high horticultural standards. You
will undertake general cultivation duties, including watering, weeding,
planting, pruning and training and lawn maintenance operations.
This is a permanent full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.
**About You**
You will have a Level 2 or equivalent horticultural qualification, or
demonstrable equivalent experience. (Please refer to this website for further
information: https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean).
You will have the ability to work outdoors in all weather.
Ability to perform manual labour, including bending, lifting, and kneeling is
also essential.
You will have the ability to use a range of garden machinery and equipment.
Experience from working in a public and or heritage setting is desirable.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting evidence form using
the attached template** as part of your online application. The supporting
evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as
listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Mark Brent, Head of Horticulture and Garden Curator,
who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(recruitment@obg.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Monday 2 September can be
considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing
Monday 23 September 2024.
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About the role Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a junior horticulturist to help cultivate and maintain the plant collections grown at the Botanic Garden, with occasional work at the Arboretum. You will contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the garden, predominately in the Outside (Hardy) collections with occasional duties to support the care of the Glasshouses, working closely with the Garden Supervisor and the Curator and Head of Horticulture (CHH) to achieve high horticultural standards. You will undertake general cultivation duties, including watering, weeding, planting, pruning and training and lawn maintenance operations. This is a permanent ... **About the role**
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a junior horticulturist to help cultivate and maintain the plant collections grown at the Botanic Garden, with occasional work at the Arboretum. You will contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the garden, predominately in the Outside (Hardy) collections with occasional duties to support the care of the Glasshouses, working closely with the Garden Supervisor and the Curator and Head of Horticulture (CHH) to achieve high horticultural standards. You will undertake general cultivation duties, including watering, weeding, planting, pruning and training and lawn maintenance operations. This is a permanent full-time post, ... |
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