Horticultural Assistant – Wildflower Farming Location: Rural Worcester Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required during peak season) Salary: 26-28k per annum (Depending on Experience) Are you a passionate horticulturist or agricultural professional with a deep interest in native British flora? Do you have a keen interest in sustainable cultivation and want to work hands-on with a diverse range of native wildflowers? We are looking for a dedicated and green-fingered individual to join a small, dynamic team based in the beautiful countryside near Worcester. This is a highly practical role offering variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work closely with nature's cycles. What will your day-to-day duties be? Wildflower Production: Managing fieldwork, sowing, seed cleaning, and executing the harvesting cycle. Cultivation Strategy: Problem-solving and developing new, effective cultivation techniques for specific native plant species. Machinery & Equipment: Safely operating and maintaining specialised farm and horticultural machinery. Seasonal Adaptation: Remaining agile and adapting to short, weather-dependent harvesting windows. Workflow Management: Organising daily tasks methodically to maximise field productivity. What skills and experience are required? Horticultural/Arable Knowledge: A strong understanding of plant cultivation, agricultural practices, or commercial horticulture is a huge advantage Botanical Curiosity: A problem-solving mindset with a genuine interest in understanding how native species propagate and thrive. Machinery Experience: Confident using farm machinery. Experience with GPS RTK steering is a massive plus, though a willingness to learn is acceptable. Methodical Approach: A highly systematic worker where attention to detail is second nature. Licences: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. IT Literacy: Comfortable using standard Microsoft packages for logging data and planning. Spraying Certificates: PA1, PA2 & PA6 certificates are highly advantageous, though training can be provided for the right person. What’s on offer? The opportunity to work with and learn about a fascinating variety of wildflower species. A place within a growing, passionate team dedicated to conservation and biodiversity. Valuable, hands-on experience in sustainable horticulture and seed production. A stunning, rural outdoor working environment. If you have the horticultural skills and the passion to help enhance local biodiversity, we want to hear from you! Ready to Apply? We’re reviewing CVs for thisrole — early applications are encouraged. (url removed) (Alcester) | (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel We recruit across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley‑in‑Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford‑on‑Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick & Stratford‑upon‑Avon. We’re an equal opportunities employer, placing talent across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away