Job

Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum: Head of Horticulture and Curator

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (OBGA) is recruiting for an individual to join its senior team as Botanic Garden Curator and Head of Horticulture.

Oxford Botanic Garden

As it looks to the future as a world-leading university botanic garden, this is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s oldest botanic garden – the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (OBGA).

As Botanic Garden Curator and Head of Horticulture, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the Botanic Garden. Your role will be key in delivering the vision and strategic plan for OBGA as set by the Director.

You will be a member of the OBGA Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to realise the vision for the Botanic Garden. You will be directly responsible to the Director and will lead and line manage a team of botanical horticulturalists (currently 2 supervisors, 6 botanical horticulturists, 2 apprentices) and volunteers.

  • Contract: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours)
  • Salary (£) : £38,674 – £46,913
  • Closing date: Friday 14th February 2025 (12:00 noon)
  • Interviews scheduled: Week beginning Monday 10th March 2025 (subject to change)

Full job and application details can be found here.