Grow Your Future: Horticultural Student Placement

Jun 25 2025

Gardener working at Hillier Gardens

Are you passionate about plants and ready to grow your skills in one of the UK’s most celebrated botanical gardens?

We’re offering an exciting 12-month “work and learn” placement in our world-renowned Gardens, nestled in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a living collection of over 40,000 plants, including 14 National Plant Collections and some of the country’s rarest hardy trees and shrubs.

Set across 180 acres, our Gardens span a diverse range of biomes - from a vibrant Winter Garden and tranquil ponds to a majestic Pinetum, Himalayan Valley, and woodlands bursting with seasonal colour. It’s the perfect environment to become a well-rounded horticulturist.

Closing date: 18 July 2025

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