About the Role You will primarily be responsible for watering the glasshouse collections, with outdoor watering and occasional work at Harcourt Arboretum as required. You will also undertake a range of general horticultural duties including weeding, planting, pruning, lawn maintenance, and the safe use and maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment. Working closely with the Curator and Head of Horticulture and the wider horticultural team, you will help resolve day-to-day issues across our public sites and, where appropriate, support educational activities and visitor engagement. This is a permanent part-time post, working 12 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern includes weekends, bank holidays and fixed closure days. About You How to Apply Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 7 August 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 24 August.Job Description
Founded in 1621, Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is home to one of the UK's most significant living plant collections and welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year. We are looking for a Weekend Horticultural Assistant to help maintain these collections to the highest horticultural standards.Job Requirements
You will have a Level 2 horticultural qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding tasks including bending, lifting and kneeling. You will be confident using a range of garden machinery and equipment and be committed to maintaining high standards of horticultural practice. Experience of working in a public or heritage setting, knowledge of a particular plant group, or landscaping experience would be advantageous.How to Apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.