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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.
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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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Senior Gardener
English Heritage Belsay Hall & Castle, Belsay, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 0DX
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Experienced Gardener
Flowers Galore and More London (Greater)
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Gardener/Groundsman
Private Estate - Norfolk Central Norfolk
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Live-in Gardener - Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Private Garden Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Plant Heritage Officer
Adur and Worthing Councils Highdown Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex
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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.
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Garden centre supplier to introduce 5% surcharge because of COVID/Brexit
Defra advises on Place of Destination registration amid garden centre concerns
Tenders Tracker: LIVE TABLE
Eleven growers speak on exporting plants post-Brexit
Three Brexit opportunities: what growers should now ask for
RHS Chelsea Flower Show postponed from May to September