A horticultural manager grows plants commercially for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
£18,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
44 to 46 a week
weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could work towards this role by doing a college course in a relevant subject like:
You can also complete Royal Horticultural Society qualifications.
You'll usually need:
You can work towards this role by starting with a horticulture supervisor advanced apprenticeship.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You could work your way into this role by starting out as a horticultural worker and applying for promotion when you've got more experience and qualifications.
Some large companies have management graduate training schemes.
You can go on a graduate traineeship for the fresh food, produce and arable industries through Management Development Services Ltd.
You can find out more about becoming a horticultural manager from The Royal Horticultural Society and Grow Careers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in an office or at a garden centre.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.
You could move to a senior management position or set up your own nursery or garden centre.
You could complete The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Master of Horticulture qualification, if you have the RHS Level 3 Diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of experience.
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