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Chester Zoo•Zoo & Conservation

Horticulturist - Gardens

Location

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

£27.5K - £27.5K per year

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This is a key role working as a Horticulturist based on our busy Gardens team within our Plants department. As a Horticulturist on the Gardens team you will assist with the maintenance of the feature gardens and planted areas across the zoo site and some of the indoor plantings within our tropical houses.

Job Description

This is a key role working as a Horticulturist based on our busy Gardens team within our Plants department.

As a Horticulturist on the Gardens team you will assist with the maintenance of the feature gardens and planted areas across the zoo site and some of the indoor plantings within our tropical houses. You will contribute to the team maintaining an excellent standard of horticulture, essential for this world-class visitor attraction.

The Gardens Team is part of the wider Plants department which manages all of the zoo’s horticultural features, gardens and greenhouses in our 125 acre site, including five National Plant Collections and a Nature Reserve. We aim to create the greatest possible conservation impact for plants as well as animals.


The Package

  • Full time, permanent position based on 40 hours per week, working 10 days in 14, including weekends and bank holidays as rostered. Summer operations are normally from 7.00am – 4.00pm, and winter operations are normally from 8.00am – 4.00.

  • 33 days annual leave per year (pro rata)

  • Salary of £27,500 per annum

  • Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends

  • Access to healthcare plan

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

  • Pension scheme with generous employer contributions.


Our Requirements

  • Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in a Horticultural subject or equivalent experience.

  • Proven practical experience in horticulture, preferably working within a garden environment.

  • Good plant knowledge.

  • Have experience with the use of horticultural machinery.

  • Have an understanding of environmental and conservation issues and a passion for wildlife.

  • Be hardworking, reliable and work well in a team.

  • Have excellent communications skills to engage with our visitors

  • Ideally hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.

  • Ideally hold a PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Horticulture • 1+ yrs
Plant Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Horticultural Machinery Operation • 1+ yrs
Environmental Conservation • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Reliability • 1+ yrs
Hardworking • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

PA1 spraying certificate • Required
PA6 spraying certificate • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£27.5K - £27.5K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationChester, England, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveMedium • 6/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityLow • 4/10
uncertaintyLow • 3/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Chester Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Chester, England, United Kingdom

The Gardens Team is part of the wider Plants department which manages all of the zoo’s horticultural features, gardens and greenhouses in our 125 acre site, including five National Plant Collections and a Nature Reserve. We aim to create the greatest possible conservation impact for plants as well as animals.

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Horticulturist - Gardens

Chester, England, United Kingdom • Full Time