Horticulture Team Leader (Landscape and Arboriculture)
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
£33,951 | Full-Time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticultural / Arboriculture Leader to join one of the world’s most respected botanical institutions.
As Team Leader (Garden Landscapes), you will play a pivotal role in caring for and developing the Botanic Garden’s historic and scientifically significant tree collection and surrounding landscapes. Reporting to the Head of Horticulture, you will lead a highly skilled and passionate team across trees, shrubs, machinery, and landscaped areas, helping to shape the long-term future of one of the UK’s most important living collections.
This is a rare chance to combine hands-on horticulture, leadership, and long-term landscape planning within a truly world-class environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the management of the Garden’s major tree collection and surrounding landscapes
*Oversee tree safety, surveys, planning, and succession planting
*Line manage Senior Horticulturists, an Arborist, Technicians, and trainees
*Work closely with the Head of Horticulture on staff development, training needs, and planning
*Deliver five-year horticultural and landscape development plans
*Manage budgets, projects, and specialist equipment
*Maintain high-quality plant records and collection audits
*Support public engagement, training programmes, and research access
What We’re Looking For
*Degree-level qualification in horticulture or arboriculture (or equivalent experience)
*Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, and wider horticulture
*Proven leadership experience in a professional horticultural environment
*Experience managing teams, projects, and plant collections
*Sound knowledge of tree safety management
*Experience managing garden landscapes, including hard landscaping
*Confident in the use and maintenance of a wide range of horticultural and arboriculture machinery
*Proficient with databases, Microsoft Office, and online systems
*Passion for horticulture and tree management
*Excellent communication, organisation, and people skills
What’s on Offer
*£33,951 salary
*36 days annual leave including bank holidays
*Outstanding pension and benefits package
*The chance to join a friendly, expert team in a truly special working environment
*Long-term career development and ongoing professional training
Interested?
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a globally significant botanic landscape at one of the world’s leading universities. You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team, working every day in the maintenance.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, I’d be keen to have a conversation. For more details, contact Stanley at MorePeople on or email