Vacancies

Permanent, full-time (35 hours), based in Edinburgh
Salary £40,112 plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world leading centre for plant science, conservation and education. We are committed to creating inclusive, sustainable and welcoming environments across our four Gardens, supporting colleagues, communities and visitors alike.

We are seeking a Facilities and Workplace Manager to lead the delivery of high quality facilities and workplace services across RBGE. This role plays a key part in shaping effective, inclusive and future focused workspaces, working closely with teams and stakeholders throughout the organisation.

You will oversee Soft FM services, workplace operations and performance management, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. You will also manage contracts, facilities data and reporting, supporting sustainability commitments and continuous improvement.

Working collaboratively across RBGE, you will help ensure our workspaces support hybrid working, wellbeing and operational needs, while contributing to capital planning and space forecasting. Leading and supporting the facilities team, and deputising for the Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager when required, you will help foster a positive, inclusive culture and effective service delivery.

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:            12pm (midday) Monday 20 April 2026

Interview date:         5 & 6 May 2026

Permanent, full-time (35 hours), based in Edinburgh
Salary £40,112 plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world class centre for plant science, conservation and learning, with four unique Gardens across Scotland. Our work supports global biodiversity, sustainability and research, while providing welcoming, safe and inspiring spaces for colleagues, communities and visitors. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where people, plants and places can thrive.

We are seeking an Estates Maintenance Manager to play a key role in maintaining and protecting RBGE’s diverse estate. This role provides leadership across planned and reactive maintenance activities, helping to ensure our buildings, infrastructure and assets are safe, compliant, resilient and fit for the future.

You will lead the delivery of maintenance programmes across the four Gardens, overseeing electrical, mechanical and building fabric assets, contractor performance and service delivery. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure high standards of safety, quality and value for money, supported by robust planning, performance monitoring and budget management.

With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, you will promote a proactive health and safety culture, contribute to carbon reduction initiatives and support effective asset and lifecycle management. You will also act as a key point of contact for maintenance services across sites, building positive relationships and helping to create well maintained environments that support RBGE’s long term mission.

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:            12pm (midday) 20 April 2026

Interview date:         5 & 6 May

Permanent, part time (29.6 hours) based in Edinburgh
Starting salary £26,468 (£21,174.40 pro-rata), pay award pending

We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Supervisor to join our team at the Botanics Trading Company in Edinburgh.

In this role, you will lead, motivate and support a small retail team of 5–6 staff, helping to drive sales and maximise profitability. Working closely with the management team, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the shop, while delivering an outstanding, 5-star customer experience.

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills and proven experience in supervising and motivating a retail team. You’ll be passionate about customer service, confident in driving sales, and take pride in maintaining excellent visual merchandising standards.

A confident, outgoing personality is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with both your team and colleagues across the wider organisation to achieve shared goals.

Although a degree of flexibility is available, the position will require work on both Saturday and Sunday.

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:            9am Monday 27 April 2026
Interview date:         w/b 4 May 2026

Full-time (35 hours), fixed term (to 18 December 2026), based in Edinburgh
Salary £33,454 to £37,235 plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world leading centre for plant science, conservation and learning, set within one of Scotland’s most loved public gardens. We welcome thousands of visitors each year and are committed to creating inspiring, inclusive and accessible experiences that help people connect with plants, nature and global biodiversity.

We are looking for an Interpretation Co-ordinator to support the delivery of engaging visitor facing interpretation across the Garden, and particularly for the reopening of our renowned Victorian Palm Houses. Working closely with an established interpretation and design team of RBGE colleagues and external partners, you’ll play a key role in co-ordinating projects, managing timelines and administration, supporting procurement and finances, and helping ensure interpretive materials — from signage and trails to digital content — are delivered smoothly, on time and to a high standard.

You’ll be a highly organised and collaborative individual with experience supporting projects in a cultural, heritage, environmental or public facing setting. Comfortable working across teams and with external suppliers, you’ll bring strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach. An understanding of visitor experience, inclusive practice and interpretation — or a genuine enthusiasm to develop these skills — will be central to your success in the role.

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) on Thursday, 30 April 2026
Interview date:                         Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Recruitment information:     Job description and person specification

Full-time (35 hours), permanent, based in Edinburgh
Salary: £27,366 to £29,125 plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is one of the world’s leading scientific botanic gardens, holding knowledge gained over centuries that the world needs today. All known life depends on plants and fungi, and it is our mission to explore, conserve, and explain the world of plants for a better future. Our four Scottish gardens – Benmore, Dawyck, Logan, and ‘The Botanics’ in Edinburgh – attract over a million visitors every year. Together, these gardens comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Horticulturist to join our Alpine, Rock and Woodland team on a permanent basis. Based primarily in the Rock and Woodland gardens, you will be responsible for general horticultural activities including weeding, watering, planting, propagation, grass cutting, and helping to develop garden areas. You will also maintain plant records and work on projects within the alpine, rock, and woodland areas. You will develop your knowledge of RBGE to benefit visitors, staff, and students and will actively support our volunteers.

You should be an experienced Horticulturist with a practical horticultural qualification at SVQ Level 2 or equivalent or have relevant practical work experience. You will have an interest in alpine, rock, and woodland plants, have experience in garden maintenance and propagation techniques, be a positive team player with the ability to work independently, have good attention to detail and comfortable with taking instruction and working to deadlines.

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 post
•    a completed equal opportunities questionnaire: EOQ form

Closing date:                           Friday, 08 May 2026 (12 noon)
Interview date:                       Thursday, 26 May 2026    
Recruitment Information:    Job description and person specification