22 Horticulture jobs in the United Kingdom

Horticulture lecturer - Northampton College | Full-Time & Part-Time Permanent Roles | Apply with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you passionate about plants, sustainability, and inspiring the next generation of horticulturists? Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading local college in Northampton , who are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Horticulture Lecturer to join their vibrant team. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time role, this is a permanent opportunity to shape young minds and grow a rewarding career in education.

Position Details:

• Role: Horticulture Lecturer

• Location: Northampton

• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Contract: Permanent (Full-Time or Part-Time available)

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role:
You'll be responsible for delivering engaging and practical lessons in horticulture across a range of levels, from entry-level courses to more advanced qualifications. The college boasts excellent on-site facilities including greenhouses, gardens, and workshop spaces to support experiential learning. You'll work closely with learners aged 16+ and adult returners, many of whom are preparing for careers in landscape gardening, environmental conservation, or commercial horticulture.

Your duties will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons

• Assessing student progress and providing meaningful feedback

• Supporting learners with individual needs

• Helping maintain the college's horticultural facilities

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one)

• Industry experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field

• Passion for education and student success

• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

• Access to exclusive college roles not advertised elsewhere

• Support with interview preparation and career development

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• A friendly and experienced education recruitment team to guide you

Ready to inspire the next generation of horticulturists? Apply today to join a dynamic teaching environment where your skills and experience will be truly valued. Whether you're an experienced educator or a skilled horticulturist ready to move into teaching, we want to hear from you.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment now to learn more and apply.

Lecturer - Horticulture (Full Teacher Training Provided)
Northamptonshire
27,238 to 33,487 + 37 hours per week + Teachers' Pension Scheme + 44 days Holiday + Health Cash Plan + other benefits

Do you have experience working in horticulture and hold an HNC or above (or equivalent vocational experience)?
Are you looking to move into a teaching role where you can pass on your knowledge to the next generation and give back to the industry?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established land-based college, who will provide all the support and skills to help you teach the next generation of horticulture professionals.

In this role you will be delivering practical horticulture sessions and supporting learners. Full training in teaching is provided.

The ideal candidate will come from a background in horticulture, hold an HNC or above (or equivalent vocational experience), and will be looking to move into teaching.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a change in career direction, moving into a stable and supportive environment where you will be able to give back and help the next generation.

The Role:
* Lecturer - Horticulture
* Deliver practical horticulture sessions and support learners
* Full training in teaching provided

The Person:
* Background in horticulture
* HNC or above (or equivalent vocational experience)
* Looking to move into teaching

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Horticulture Laboratory Assistant

Our prestigious Norwich based client, (part of a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations), are currently recruiting for Horticulture Laboratory Assistant to join their team.

This is a full time position working 37 hours per week on a temporary basis for approximately 8 weeks located in Norwich.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Growth media preparation and delivery
li>Restocking sundry items
• Plant waste handling
• As agreed with Line Manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience of working with machinery/equipment
• Experience of working with plants
• Experience of working in a research environment
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Promotes equality and values diversity
• Willingness to embrace the expected values of the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work
• Full UK driving licence, or ability to travel across sites as required
• Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

Horticulture Sales Specialist

Remote with UK travel

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Employee healthcare scheme, pension plan, and gym membership.
• Flexible working options.
• Regular team-building and social events.
• A chance to work with one of the UK's most innovative businesses in crop protection, nutrition, and biologicals.

Are you passionate about horticulture and ready to take your career to the next level?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of sustainable crop management. They're expanding fast and are now looking for someone who can bring strong horticultural knowledge, commercial drive, and industry connections to their growing team.

The Role

This is a customer-facing role where you'll be building and nurturing relationships with growers, nurseries, and suppliers across the UK. You'll become a trusted partner to your customers, offering technical advice and solutions that help them get the most out of biologicals, nutrition, and crop protection products.

Expect a varied mix of on-the-road visits, remote work, and head-office collaboration, as well as representing the business at trade shows, trials, and industry meetings.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Build and manage a portfolio of horticulture customers.
• Leverage your industry knowledge and network to develop opportunities.
• Offer technical and commercial support tailored to growers' needs.
• Support product development, marketing initiatives, and trials.
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry events.

About You

• Strong background in horticulture, ideally with close collaboration with nurseries, protected cropping, or suppliers.
• A well-connected individual with a genuine passion for crop health, biologicals, and sustainable solutions.
• Commercially aware with a relationship-focused approach to sales and service.
• Comfortable with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and modern communication tools.
• A self-starter with excellent organisation skills and a proactive mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous B2B sales experience in horticulture, agronomy, or biological products.
• BASIS/FACTS qualifications (training can be provided).

What's Next?

Apply with your CV below. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

For a confidential chat, please call me, Brian on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Horticulture Sales Specialist

Remote with UK travel

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Employee healthcare scheme, pension plan, and gym membership.
• Flexible working options.
• Regular team-building and social events.
• A chance to work with one of the UK's most innovative businesses in crop protection, nutrition, and biologicals.

Are you passionate about horticulture and ready to take your career to the next level?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of sustainable crop management. They're expanding fast and are now looking for someone who can bring strong horticultural knowledge, commercial drive, and industry connections to their growing team.

The Role

This is a customer-facing role where you'll be building and nurturing relationships with growers, nurseries, and suppliers across the UK. You'll become a trusted partner to your customers, offering technical advice and solutions that help them get the most out of biologicals, nutrition, and crop protection products.

Expect a varied mix of on-the-road visits, remote work, and head-office collaboration, as well as representing the business at trade shows, trials, and industry meetings.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Build and manage a portfolio of horticulture customers.
• Leverage your industry knowledge and network to develop opportunities.
• Offer technical and commercial support tailored to growers' needs.
• Support product development, marketing initiatives, and trials.
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry events.

About You

• Strong background in horticulture, ideally with close collaboration with nurseries, protected cropping, or suppliers.
• A well-connected individual with a genuine passion for crop health, biologicals, and sustainable solutions.
• Commercially aware with a relationship-focused approach to sales and service.
• Comfortable with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and modern communication tools.
• A self-starter with excellent organisation skills and a proactive mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous B2B sales experience in horticulture, agronomy, or biological products.
• BASIS/FACTS qualifications (training can be provided).

What's Next?

Apply with your CV below. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

For a confidential chat, please call me, Brian on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Horticulture Laboratory Assistant

Our prestigious Norwich based client, (part of a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations), are currently recruiting for Horticulture Laboratory Assistant to join their team.

This is a full time position working 37 hours per week on a temporary basis for approximately 8 weeks located in Norwich.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Growth media preparation and delivery
li>Restocking sundry items
• Plant waste handling
• As agreed with Line Manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience of working with machinery/equipment
• Experience of working with plants
• Experience of working in a research environment
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Promotes equality and values diversity
• Willingness to embrace the expected values of the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work
• Full UK driving licence, or ability to travel across sites as required
• Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

Position: Horticulture Installation Technician

Location: Hounslow

Contract: Full Time 42.5 hours per week, Permanent, Start and finish times can be flexible but will be dependent on customer needs

Salary: Basic salary from £29,996 - £31,059 per annum, depending on experience.

Reporting To: Team Leader

Urban Planters has been bringing homes and workplaces to life with plants since 1965.

We deliver our products and services using our national network of branches, spanning the length and breadth of the UK. This means we can offer the personalised service of a local business but with the standards and resources of a national organisation.

Quality, safety, sustainability and professionalism underpin all that we do. To this end, we are ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified.

We now have a carbon negative business who’s teams install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with. We are happiest while we are landscaping, installing indoor planting schemes or maintaining the plants or grounds of our clients.

Your main duties will include:

• Planting installations on exterior terraces, courtyards and green walls
• Receive and check deliveries
• Prepare, deliver and install planting schemes
• Maintain excellent customer relationships

The Role

To lead the planting installations and deliver new and upgraded planting schemes before being handed over to our maintenance team.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Keen interest in horticulture industry
• Prior experience in planting or horticulture installations is desirable
• Knowledge of green walls and irrigation systems would be ideal but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent service focused approach

Benefits

This Opportunity is for someone looking to join a busy, fast paced business where you will be working with a friendly and welcoming team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the Interior and Exterior planting sector where progression and development are encouraged.

What we offer in return:

• A Competitive Salary,
• Job Stability & Security,
• Progression Opportunities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme,
• Company Events,
• & Many More.

KS3/4 SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We have worked with this Headteacher for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. The role of a TA is much more "all encompassing" and you will provide some academic support, some 1:1 mentoring, and some "crisis intervention" to support students who need intervention. This is a full time role and will run until July 2026.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation inside the ASC and ADHD domain, and the Headteacher is extremely proud of the standards they set.

The school has recently opened a small holding and is currently developing an agriculture / horticulture / animal care course, and as such has fantastic facilities to offer. If you have a particular interest in the outdoors, as either a hobby or a profession, this school could be a perfect place for you to offer something back to the young people of the community whilst focusing on activities outside of the classroom.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Stockport, Cheshire
Position Teaching Assistant
Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover
Start date ASAP, September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration July 2026
End date (if applicable) July 2026
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time Full
Minimum rate of pay
Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm


EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR
Previous experience working in a UK school, OR
A patient, calm approach to young people
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (we can provide)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team