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Information to help you start or develop your career in horticulture, including qualifications and skill requirements for a range of jobs in landscape creation, production, retail and landscape management.
Careers featured
Horticulture salary survey shows £32,500 average
MorePeople have published results of its 2020 salary survey with job satisfaction as the number one priority ahead of salary.
Careers in Horticulture: how the new gold-standard T level will inspire horticulture recruits
This year’s HW careers guide starts with Dr Steve Dowbiggin detailing latest efforts to attract younger people to working in horticulture as well as further action that still needs to be taken.
Careers in Horticulture profiles
Careers news
Horticulture sector failing to communicate employer brands
Nearly one in four (24%) horticulture employees believe their employer does not communicate its brand effectively, according to a new study.
Horticuture students represent UK in HortOlympics
A team from Norfolk college Easton and Otley will be travelling to Estonia to represent the UK in a horticultural skills challenge.
Commercial horticulture benefits through award of BPOA Peter Seabrook Bursary
Student James Pike, has won a £1,000 British Protected Ornamentals Association - Peter Seabrook Bursary.
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Last chance to win an Apple Watch Series 5! Take part in the 2020 Annual Jobs Survey
Have your say in the 2020 Annual Jobs Survey from Wonderful Workplaces for a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 5 worth £399.
What does it take to be a great leader in horticulture?
Is it your dream to lead a public horticulture institution one day? Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia, USA, is looking for high-potential future leaders to join its fellows programme.
CV Tips
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Experienced Gardener
Private Estate - Windsor Windsor
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Horticulturalist Foreman
Cameron Landscapes & Gardens Notting Hill, London
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Senior Green Space Officer
Runnymede Borough Council KT15 2AH, Addlestone
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Experienced Gardener
Private Estate - Attlebridge Attlebridge, Norwich
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Purchasing Manager
Lovania Nurseries Limited Tarleton, Preston
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Sargent's solutions - tips on how to optimise your application for a gardening job
Making your job application stand out can be key to landing a senior or head gardener position, Alan Sargent explains.