Vacancies

Full time (35 hours), permanent, based in Edinburgh
Salary £40,112 plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives are valued.

We are seeking a Nursery Supervisor to lead the conservation focused nursery delivering both high quality horticultural management of the plant nursery service, and the Collections Management System (plant records and GIS data). 

The Nursery Supervisor works closely with colleagues and partners to support conservation, research, education and public engagement within the Garden, and will work closely with the estates team on the maintenance and development of the 10-acre nursery.

As a member of the curatorial team, you’ll manage the nursery team and day-to-day operations, delivering high standards of cultivation and propagation as well as leading on plant health and biosecurity. You will contribute to strategy, manage projects and budgets, and will ensure compliant procurement practices. 

You’ll bring substantial nursery/horticultural experience (ideally with temperate hardy plants) with a wide range of practical experience. You will have proven people management skills, strong knowledge of safe systems of work and risk assessment, and confidence in the management of plant records and data. We are looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and comfortable working across teams and with external stakeholders.

This role comes at a time of exciting development at RBGE – the successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable, enjoy the possibilities that come with change and be a positive ambassador for the Garden.

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:                9am Monday 18 May 2026
Interview date:            Monday 1 June 2026
Recruitment information:         Job description and person specification    

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

Full-time (35 hours), fixed term (18 months), based in Edinburgh (hybrid)
Salary £33,454 to £37,235 plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is seeking a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to play a key role within our Estates & Sustainability function. This role supports the smooth coordination and delivery of strategic programmes and projects, including major capital works and infrastructure upgrades that help shape RBGE’s future.

You will provide high quality administrative, financial and governance support across a diverse portfolio of work, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to keep projects well governed, well documented and on track. From coordinating meetings and maintaining project trackers to supporting financial processes and internal communications, you’ll help ensure information flows clearly and efficiently.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast paced, evolving environment, can balance multiple priorities, and brings strong organisational and communication skills. You’ll be confident using digital tools, comfortable handling sensitive information, and motivated to find smarter, more efficient ways of working.

RBGE is unable to sponsor applicants without the right to work in the United Kingdom for this role. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure eligibility to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the appointment.

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) Thursday, 14 May 2026
Interview date:                         Wednesday, 28 May 2026
Recruitment information:       Job description and person specification

Full time (35 hours), permanent, based in Edinburgh 
Salary £49,204 to £54,875 depending on experience, plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives, and diverse perspectives are valued. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Library & Archives to help shape the future of our unique National Collections.

Our Library and Archives support the breadth of research, education and public engagement at RBGE. Our vibrant user community includes RBGE staff, students, associates, and visiting readers, with a wide range of scholarly interests. The library holds over 1 million items including books on open shelves, journals, illustrations, maps and theses, and a significant special collection of rare and notable items dating to the 15th century. The Archives contain historic records, correspondence, photographs and notebooks of RBGE since the mid-19th century.

We are looking for a suitably qualified individual, ideally with experience in an academic or research setting, to lead the next chapter for our Library and Archives collections. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Science (Collections), you will lead a small team to guide the development, care and accessibility of the Library and Archives at RBGE. You will implement best practices in collections management and curation of physical and digital collections, oversee compliance with copyright regulations, and introduce new innovations to improve accessibility in our collections. 

This is a rare opportunity to work with a unique research collection at the intersection of science and cultural heritage. We are looking for strengths in collaboration, detail, organisation, and innovation. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience and transferable skills, and who are motivated to make a difference in an organisation dedicated to nature.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Tammi Abey at TAbey@rbge.org.uk. 

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) Monday 25 May 2026
Interview date:                       To be confirmed
Recruitment information:    Job description and person specification    

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.