Kew Specialist Certificates in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation

Kew Specialist Certificates in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

• Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond


• Salary: £26,234 per year


• Contract: Contract


• Hours of work: Full time


• Contract Type: Fixed Term (FTA)


• Contract start date: 7 September 2026


• Contract end date: 10 September 2027


• Closing Date: 31/05/2026

The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation is a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Rock Garden dates from 1882 and is built of Sussex sandstone in the traditional 'English' style. It's laid out geographically with six major regions being represented. Each area is planted with typical rocky habitat species; plants found in gorges, coastal cliffs, alpine meadows, montane forests and also above the tree line are amongst those grown. The Davies Alpine house is designed to provide the best conditions to grow and display a range of bulbs, mountain and Mediterranean plants. Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.

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This position is ideally suited to a horticultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with Kew experts in propagation. Please upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for this particular specialism.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

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The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation is a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Rock Garden dates from 1882 and is built of Sussex sandstone in the traditional 'English' style. It's laid out geographically with six major regions being represented.
Each area is planted with typical rocky habitat species; plants found in gorges, coastal cliffs, alpine meadows, montane forests and also above the tree line are amongst those grown.
The Davies Alpine house is designed to provide the best conditions to grow and display a range of bulbs, mountain and Mediterranean plants.
Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation., The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.
The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.