Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ
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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's oldest botanic garden as it looks to the future as a world-leading university botanic garden.
As Botanic Garden Curator and Head of Horticulture, you 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.
Further particulars including how to apply, and a detailed job description with selection criteria, are available to download below. Please submit a supporting statement and up to date CV.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 14th February.2025. Interviews are likely to be scheduled for the week beginning Monday 10th March 2025 but this may be subject to change.
Contact Person : Recruitment Team Vacancy ID : 177394 Contact Phone : 01865610305 Closing Date & Time : 14-Feb-2025 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £38,674 - £46,913