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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)