All types of job opportunities currently available at the National Botanic Garden of Wales will be listed here.
Head of Science and Biodiversity Conservation
The Head of Science and Biodiversity Conservation will ensure the management of the National Botanic Garden of Wales is underpinned by evidence-based science and is an exemplar of regenerative land management that makes clear links between plant sciences, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. This role will strengthen and expand the institution’s reach and reputation and ensure it is clearly articulated at a local, national and international level.
The impact from your work will form an important part of positioning the National Botanic Garden
of Wales into the future and contributing to the leading work within Wales. We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership, exemplary partnership capability and contribute to the realisation of a compelling vision for the NBGW as an internationally renowned centre for biodiversity conservation and research. Your expertise and knowledge will be fitting for a national institution that has a long impactful collaboration with many academic, government, business and industry partners. We will work with the postholder to create an affiliation with an appropriate academic institution.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2023.
To apply please prepare a cover letter, along with a CV, which clearly identify how you meet the criteria outlined above, and what you would bring to the Garden. Applications should be submitted, preferably by email, to Anne-Maria Nicholas, HR Manager: Anne-Maria.Nicholas@gardenofwales.org.uk; Tel: +44 (0)1558 667149.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Quentin Kay Research and Collections Assistant
Based in the Science Department, the Quentin Kay Research and Collections Assistant will carry out curation activities for the Botanic Garden’s scientific and cultural collections, with a focus on the National Seed Bank of Wales’ seed collections.
This person will provide support to our seed-banking programme and to scientific research projects, for example, in processing seed collections, planning and conducting fieldwork, maintaining and entering records data, and contributing to ongoing lab work.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications Friday 22 September.
Applications, consisting of a current CV and cover letter, clearly explaining how. You meet the essential criteria and what benefits you could bring to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, together with the full contact details of two referees, should be sent to Anne-Maria Nicholas via anne-maria.nicholas@gardenofwales.org.uk.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Horticulturist (Nursery)
Responsible for supporting the Senior Horticulturist with the management and maintenance of the Temperate Nursery and Wallace Garden and the associated plant collections.
They will undertake the seasonal activities required to maintain the Temperate Nursery and Wallace Garden and its plant collections as directed by the Nursery Senior Horticulturist and Apprenticeship Coordinator Senior Horticulturist and seek to do this to the highest horticultural and curatorial standards.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications Friday 22 September.
Applications, consisting of a current CV and cover letter, clearly explaining how. You meet the essential criteria and what benefits you could bring to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, together with the full contact details of two referees, should be sent to Ayshea.cunniffe-thomas@gardenofwales.org.uk.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Catering Assistant
Exciting job opportunity working with the best catering team in the Northern Hemisphere…
The Hospitality Department here at the Botanic Garden of Wales is looking for heroes to join the team. (Capes are optional)
Qualities you will need to thrive in this post are…
- Energetic.
- Team player but also able to use own initiative.
- Have a positive attitude.
- A sparkling personality
- Pride in your work and thrive to meet and surpass targets.
- Always deliver the excellent service that our customers deserve.
- Maintain the high Food hygiene standards currently in place.
If you think this post would suit you, please forward your CV to cellan.williams@gardenofwales.org.uk and cc rhian.ditch@gardenofwales.org.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than an application submitted in English.