Vacancies

Permanent, full-time (35 hours) post, based in Edinburgh (onsite)
Salary £37,265 (pay award pending) plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading botanic gardens, based on its scientific research, plant collections, public engagement, and education. We are seeking a qualified and engaging individual to teach and support learning related to plant biodiversity science for our undergraduate horticulture programmes. In addition, you will contribute to improving courses, modules, and student experiences to support the department and division’s strategic aims.

This wide-ranging role involves all aspects of delivery, including lesson planning, resource development, assessment, and course evaluation. You will provide student support, through project supervision, field excursions, and pastoral care, while collaborating closely with colleagues and academic partners.

We’re looking for applicants with a strong background in plant biodiversity science, excellent communication skills, and the ability to employ diverse teaching methods to engage students. Flexibility, effective time management, and teamwork are essential as you’ll be joining a small, busy team. You must be able to teach both in-person and online and demonstrate a sound understanding of higher education in Scotland and the UK. A recognised teaching qualification, and prior knowledge of botanic gardens and horticulture, would be beneficial.

While this is a full-time role, applications will also be considered from exceptional candidates looking to work on a part-time basis.

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) Thursday 22 January 2026
Interview date:                     Week commencing 09 February 2026
Recruitment Information: Job description and person specification 

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

Full – time (37 hours), permanent position based in Edinburgh
Salary £28,500 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity to join Botanics Trading Company Ltd (BTC) as a Retail Stock Manager, based within the Botanics Shop at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

We’re looking for someone with solid stock control experience in a busy retail setting (or something similar!). You’ll be hands-on with all aspects of stock management, so confidence and great communication skills are key.
You’ll work closely with our fantastic retail teams in Edinburgh and across our regional gardens, as well as liaise with external suppliers—so being a people person really helps!
If you’re super organized, great at prioritising, and can tackle stock challenges head-on to keep sales flowing and targets on track, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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) on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Interview date:                       w/b 2 February 2026
Recruitment Information:   Job description and person specification 

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

Full-time, permanent post, based in Edinburgh with some opportunity for hybrid working
Salary £31,080 (pay award pending), 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 looking for someone to join our dynamic and busy team in a multi-disciplinary Research Assistant role, within the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants (CMEP), part of the RBGE. where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of to a range of research and consultancy work across our 4 core areas of work:

•    Generation of taxonomically robust, accessible and useable resources to enable plant identification, conservation assessment and environmental planning across the Middle East 
•    Delivery of programmes linking biodiversity conservation, restoration, sustainable use and livelihood benefits.  
•    Identification of priority areas for conservation and restoration 
•    Developing human and institutional capacity

The preferred candidate will have an MSc (or equivalent experience in a relevant area) in plant science, conservation, or a related field, with a strong interest in sustainable use of natural resources and plant or habitat conservation. Taxonomic and plant identification skills and experience in managing botanical datasets are essential.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a dynamic and collaborative approach, excellent time management abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours or job-sharing.

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:
•    your CV
•    a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d 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 Wednesday 14 January 2026
Interview date:                       Week commencing 26 January 2026
Recruitment Information:   Job description and person specification

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.