Trainee Horticultural Technician

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university institution in Cambridge is seeking a Trainee Horticultural Technician to participate in a one-year training program in botanical horticulture. Trainees will learn essential skills for maintaining a world-class collection of over 8,000 plant species through practical work, assignments, and taught sessions. This position offers the opportunity to gain a CUBG Certificate in Botanical Horticulture and develop a critical understanding of plant diversity and conservation.

Qualifications

• Understanding of botanic gardens and plant collections.
• Skills to cultivate and manage botanical collections.
• Knowledge of issues related to plant diversity and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Complete practical work and written assignments.
• Engage in taught sessions for skill development.
• Maintain a collection of over 8,000 plant species.

Skills

Horticultural skills

Plant management

Record-keeping

Education

Existing horticultural qualifications

Job description

# Trainee Horticultural TechnicianFor those who wish to build on existing horticultural qualifications and professional experience, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Certificate in Botanical Horticulture offers training in botanical horticulture and is suited for individuals looking to further their horticultural careers. The one-year training programme runs from early September 2026 and Trainees will gain a comprehensive skill set essential for maintaining a world-class collection of over 8,000 plant species.Through practical work, written assignments and taught sessions, this challenging programme is designed to provide⢠A critical understanding of the role of botanic gardens and plant collections, including the importance of plant record-keeping and management.⢠The skills and knowledge needed to cultivate and manage botanical collections in alignment with scientific and horticultural principles.⢠An informed perspective on issues related to plant diversity and conservation.Upon successfully completing all elements of the course, Trainees are awarded a CUBG Certificate in Botanical Horticulture. As an independent qualification, the CUBG Certificate is self-accredited by the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and is equivalent to an FHEQ level 4 qualification.See FURTHER PARTICULARS for full details and Person SpecificationFixed-term: 5 September 2027.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.For any questions relating to this recruitment please contact [e-mail] University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£24,215-£24,685### ReferencePE48363### Category### Date published18 December 2025### Closing date15 March 2026