Kew Specialist Certificates in Arboriculture

Role Overview

TheKew Specialist Certificate in Arboricultureis a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew working full time with the Kew Arboricultural team and the Arboretum Nursery team.

This position is ideally suited to a newly qualified arboricultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with Kew experts on managing the world famous tree collections at Kew.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Applicants are expected as a minimum to hold a Level 2 qualification in Arboriculture and have the following Arboriculture certification: CS30 & CS38 and should have six months practical climbing experience in a professional arboricultural environment ( six months in total - not, for example, one day a week for six months).

For more information click here

Please upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for this particular specialism.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.