"Trainee Horticultural Technician"

For those who wish to build on existing horticultural qualifications and professional experience, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Certificate in Botanical Horticulture offers training in botanical horticulture and is suited for individuals looking to further their horticultural careers. The one-year training programme runs from early September 2026 and Trainees will gain a comprehensive skill set essential for maintaining a world-class collection of over 8,000 plant species.

Through practical work, written assignments and taught sessions, this challenging programme is designed to provide

• A critical understanding of the role of botanic gardens and plant collections, including the importance of plant record-keeping and management.
• The skills and knowledge needed to cultivate and manage botanical collections in alignment with scientific and horticultural principles.
• An informed perspective on issues related to plant diversity and conservation.

Upon successfully completing all elements of the course, Trainees are awarded a CUBG Certificate in Botanical Horticulture. As an independent qualification, the CUBG Certificate is self-accredited by the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and is equivalent to an FHEQ level 4 qualification.

See FURTHER PARTICULARS for full details and Person Specification

Fixed-term: 5 September 2027.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

For any questions relating to this recruitment please contact admin@botanic.cam.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

• Department/location: Botanic Garden
• Salary: £24,215-£24,685
• Reference: PE48363
• Category: Assistant staff
• Date published: 18 December 2025
• Closing date: 15 March 2026