Horticulture Team Leader (Landscape and Arboriculture)\n\nCambridge University Botanic Garden\n £33,951 | Full-Time | Permanent\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticultural / Arboriculture Leader to join one of the world's most respected botanical institutions.\n\nAs Team Leader (Garden Landscapes), you will play a pivotal role in caring for and developing the Botanic Garden's historic and scientifically significant tree collection and surrounding landscapes. Reporting to the Head of Horticulture, you will lead a highly skilled and passionate team across trees, shrubs, machinery, and landscaped areas, helping to shape the long-term future of one of the UK's most important living collections.\n\nThis is a rare chance to combine hands-on horticulture, leadership, and long-term landscape planning within a truly world-class environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the management of the Garden's major tree collection and surrounding landscapes\nOversee tree safety, surveys, planning, and succession planting\nLine manage Senior Horticulturists, an Arborist, Technicians, and trainees\nWork closely with the Head of Horticulture on staff development, training needs, and planning\nDeliver five-year horticultural and landscape development plans\nManage budgets, projects, and specialist equipment\nMaintain high-quality plant records and collection audits\nSupport public engagement, training programmes, and research access \n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nDegree-level qualification in horticulture or arboriculture (or equivalent experience)\nStrong knowledge of trees, shrubs, and wider horticulture\nProven leadership experience in a professional horticultural environment\nExperience managing teams, projects, and plant collections\nSound knowledge of tree safety management\nExperience managing garden landscapes, including hard landscaping\nConfident in the use and maintenance of a wide range of horticultural and arboriculture machinery\nProficient with databases, Microsoft Office, and online systems\nPassion for horticulture and tree management\nExcellent communication, organisation, and people skills \n\nWhat's on Offer\n\n£33,951 salary\n36 days annual leave including bank holidays\nOutstanding pension and benefits package\nThe chance to join a friendly, expert team in a truly special working environment\nLong-term career development and ongoing professional training\nInterested?\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a globally significant botanic landscape at one of the world's leading universities. You'll be joining a close-knit, supportive team, working every day in the maintenance.

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