Emerging Horticulturist: Design 3-Acre Garden Rooms

College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise; Holywood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A horticultural training institute in Northern Ireland is seeking a Newly Qualified Horticulturist to help develop a beautiful, interconnected garden spanning 3 acres. This position offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, design garden features, and contribute to a botanically diverse environment. Applicants should be recently qualified in Horticulture or Garden Design, and demonstrate enthusiasm and strong plant management skills. Flexible hours and competitive compensation are offered, ideal for those eager to build a professional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified (or soon to be) in Horticulture, Garden Design, or a related field.
• Eager to learn and enthusiastic about garden design.
• Solid understanding of plant identification, propagation, soil management, and pest/disease control.

Responsibilities

• Design, plant, and maintain a series of interconnecting garden rooms.
• Select and plant species that thrive in specific microclimates of each room.
• Work alongside the owner to create distinct garden features.

Skills

Plant identification

Soil management

Pest/disease control

General gardening tasks

Education

Horticulture, Garden Design, or related field

Job description

A horticultural training institute in Northern Ireland is seeking a Newly Qualified Horticulturist to help develop a beautiful, interconnected garden spanning 3 acres. This position offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, design garden features, and contribute to a botanically diverse environment. Applicants should be recently qualified in Horticulture or Garden Design, and demonstrate enthusiasm and strong plant management skills. Flexible hours and competitive compensation are offered, ideal for those eager to build a professional portfolio.