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Salary: Grade 4. Appointments for this role will generally be made at £33,000 (£26,400 pro rata).
Working arrangements: 28 hours/4 days a week (to include a Friday). Core hours 8am to 4pm
The Royal College of Physicians is recruiting a senior gardener. The garden, which is open to the public, covers just under an acre and is designed to tell the story of medicine through plants. It is run in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The garden team of three gardeners and several volunteers (including eleven physicians) produces a range of publications such as books and trail leaflets and offers educational tours. The team maintains the garden database and runs a website with horticultural, photographic and ethno-botanical information at https://garden.rcplondon.ac.uk/
The garden team also collaborate with and enhance the work of other departments such as the Museum and Meetings and Events.
Purpose and scope
Key responsibilities
* The main purpose of this role is to assist in the advancement of the RCP’s medicinal garden as a place of scientific and historical importance. You will work under the supervision of the head gardener and the deputy to ensure that the college gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest standard.
* You will be closely involved in pest and disease management of the garden which is carried out using biological controls and sustainable methods.
* You will be required to manage the garden tour booking system and the garden Instagram account. You will understand and contribute to maintaining the garden database as directed by the plant records officer.
* You will be required to supervise volunteers and to take sole responsibility for the garden on occasion.
About you
You will have
* A minimum of 2 years full-time professional horticultural experience, preferably in a botanic or historic garden setting along with a horticultural qualification to at least level 2 RHS or equivalent.
* PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.
* Comprehensive plant knowledge and an interest in the uses of plants along with a familiarity with most gardening practices.
* Familiarity with pest and disease management.
You will be
* Reliable, punctual and energetic.
* Confident to work alone but also willing to work alongside other members of a small and supportive team and to supervise volunteers.
* Friendly and happy to engage with visitors.
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