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Full-time (35 hours), fixed term (2 years), based at Logan Botanic Garden
Salary £25,862, plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits

Kick-start your career in horticulture with a hands-on apprenticeship at Logan Botanic Garden, part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). Set in one of Scotland’s most unique gardens, you’ll learn in an inspiring outdoor environment where plants from around the world thrive. This is more than just a job — it’s your chance to grow new skills, make a real impact, and be part of a team passionate about protecting nature and tackling global challenges like climate change.

As a Horticultural Apprentice, no two days will be the same. You’ll learn by doing — working alongside experienced horticulturists to plant, prune, propagate and care for the garden, while helping create beautiful displays for visitors to enjoy. You’ll build confidence both independently and as part of a supportive team, all while working towards a nationally recognised qualification and tracking your progress through practical, real-world projects.

We’re looking for curious, motivated people who are excited to learn and try something new. You don’t need lots of experience — just an interest in plants or the outdoors, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get stuck in. Whether you’re leaving school, rethinking your career path, or looking for a fresh start, this is a welcoming opportunity for people from all backgrounds to develop skills, build confidence and discover where a career in horticulture could take you.

In return, you’ll get a structured training programme, a competitive salary, and a great benefits package, including a Civil Service pension, generous holidays, flexible working options, and wellbeing support. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills, experience, and confidence to take your next step — opening the door to a wide range of green careers.

This opportunity is open to candidates who live in the Dumfries and Galloway area. Modern Apprenticeships are typically aimed at those aged 16–24. However, there is no upper age limit, and we actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds.

Please note that RBGE is unable to sponsor visas for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom and be able to maintain this for the full duration of the appointment.

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:                           5pm (BST) Sunday 14 June 2026
Interview date:                         25 June 2026 at Logan Botanic Garden

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Permanent, part-time (21 hours), based in Edinburgh

Salary £40,112 to £43,542 (pro rata) 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 talented and engaging horticulturist to teach and support learning related to our undergraduate horticulture programmes. In addition, you will contribute to developing and improving courses, modules, and the student experience to support the department and garden’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 proven horticultural skills, knowledge and experience and 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 adapt to online. A recognised teaching qualification, and knowledge of the Scottish and UK higher education systems, including relevant policies and practices would be desirable. Prior knowledge of botanic gardens and their role in conservation, education, research, and public engagement would also be beneficial. You will receive training and mentorship to help support your personal development and to achieve the competencies required for the role.

This is a part-time role with some flexibility on the days worked outside of timetabled classes and other departmental commitments.

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) Monday, 22 June 2026.

Interview date:             Week commencing 6 July 2026

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

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world leading centre for plant science and conservation, with a strong commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and collaboration. We are seeking a Herbarium Registrar to help steward our unique National Collections.

The Herbarium supports the breadth of research, education and public engagement at RBGE. Our vibrant user community includes RBGE staff, students, associates, and visiting researchers. The collection is internationally renowned, with over 3 million specimens of plants and fungi spanning four centuries. We hold exceptional collections for Scotland, Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, and systematic foci including cryptogams, fungi, Pteridophytes, and flowering plant families Zingiberaceae, Sapotaceae, Gesneriaceae, Begoniaceae and Solanaceae. You will join a team dedicated to preserving the collection while ensuring our collections remain accessible, relevant, and rigorously documented.

Reporting to the Plant Records Officer and working closely with the Deputy Director of Science (Collections), the Herbarium Registrar plays an essential role in the day-to-day running of the Herbarium. You will be responsible for the documentation and movement of our botanical specimens, ensuring RBGE policies are implemented, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our digital and physical records using the collections management system. You will manage specimen accessions, loans, and sampling requests, working with the curation team and external colleagues to process specimens through incoming and outgoing collections management workflows. Your role will include facilitating visitor access, ensuring Herbarium users have the information they need; coordinating tours; and handling other requests for access to the Herbarium. You will assist with research projects in the collections, helping to gather and analyse data, and write written reports which may contribute to peer-reviewed publications. 

This is a rare opportunity to work with a busy National Collection used by a wide range of scientists and other researchers. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with knowledge of natural science or museum collections and the ability to translate technical information into practical advice. You are meticulous and well organised, with the management skills to prioritise your workload and deliver at pace, excellent communication skills and experience of working collaboratively. 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.

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 Tuesday 30 June 2026        
Interview date:                         Week commencing 20 July 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.