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Full-time (35 hours), permanent, based at Dawyck Botanic Garden
Salary £49,204 to £54,875 plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits

Join us at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), a world leading centre for plant science, horticulture and conservation. Dawyck Botanic Garden—renowned for its magnificent arboretum, seasonal beauty and breathtaking woodland walks - welcomes around 40,000 visitors each year. We’re looking for an inspiring Curator to lead this exceptional Garden into its next chapter, shaping its future with creativity, expertise and purpose.

As Curator, you will provide innovative leadership for Dawyck, guiding the planning, care and development of its nationally significant Living Collection. You’ll champion exemplary horticulture, plant conservation and sustainable landscape management while working collaboratively across RBGE to support research, education and public engagement. From biosecurity and climate resilient planting to delivering exceptional visitor experiences, you’ll ensure the Garden continues to thrive in a changing world.

You’ll be an experienced horticultural leader with deep knowledge of temperate trees, shrubs and herbaceous species, alongside strong project management, communication and team development skills. Confident working with scientific collections, you’ll ensure high standards across operations, safety and plant records, while also representing RBGE proudly to partners, stakeholders and the wider community. Your leadership will empower staff, volunteers and students, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and curious culture.

Recruitment information:      Candidate pack

To apply, please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with the following:

•    Your CV
•    A covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you would bring to the post

Please also electronically complete and submit an equal opportunities questionnaire using the following link: EOQ form. This form should not be included with your email application.

Closing date:                            Midday (BST) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Interview date:                         26 March 2026 at Dawyck Botanic Garden

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Packford at spackford@rbge.org.uk.

Fixed Term Contract (18 months), full-time (35 hours), based in Edinburgh
Salary £49,204 plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world leading centre for plant science, conservation, and public engagement, with a strong commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and collaboration. We are seeking a Project Manager – Capital Projects to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the Edinburgh Biomes programme,  our annual capital projects, and in helping to shape the future of our unique estate.

Reporting to the Programme Manager and working closely with colleagues, consultants and external partners, this role supports the coordination of design, procurement, and delivery activity across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will help ensure projects are well governed, safely delivered, and aligned with organisational priorities, contributing to clear reporting and effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, supporting inclusive communication, and contributing to presentations and reporting for senior leaders and governance groups. You will work collaboratively across teams, helping to share information, standardise approaches, and support continuous improvement in project management practices.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and values detail, organisation, and proactive problem solving. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate relevant experience and transferable skills, and who are motivated by contributing to meaningful projects with long term public and environmental benefit.

Recruitment Information:    Job description and person specification 

To apply, please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
•    your CV
•    a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the role

Please also electronically complete and submit an equal opportunities questionnaire using the following link: EOQ form. This form should not be included with your email application.

Closing date:            Midday (GMT) on Thursday 19 March 2026

Interview date:         TBC