Horticultural specialist Work, Jobs in Walberton, Wsx (with Salaries)

Plant Breeder
TristramPlants —Walberton
- £29,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Analytics
Plant Breeding Technician/Nursery Worker
TristramPlants —Walberton
- £26,300 - £28,800 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Horticultural Assistant
Transform Landscapes —Liphook
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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Gardener
Chestnut Tree House —Worthing
- £25,427 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Gardener
St Barnabas House —Worthing
- £25,427 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Lead Gardener
Chestnut Tree House —Worthing
- £28,026 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Hospice
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Associate Lecturer in Horticulture
Brinsbury College —Pulborough
- £26.85 - £41.87 an hour
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Lead Gardener
St Barnabas House —Worthing
- £28,026 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Hospice
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Horticulture Lecturer
Plumpton College —Lewes
- Up to £35,496 a year
- Supervising experience
- Education
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave

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Plant Breeding Technician/Nursery Worker
TristramPlants —Walberton
Flexible to undertake a range of general nursery duties during busy periods or when the breeding department workload is lighter. Open-minded and eager to learn.
£26,300 - £28,800 a year

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Permanent | Full-time
£29,000 - £37,000 a year

Qualifications

Growing experience
Report writing
Microsoft Office Suite
Analysis skills
Data management
Organisational skills
Technical writing
Analytics

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Join our Plant Breeding Team

Walberton Nursery is passionate about developing innovative and exceptional new plant varieties for our UK market, and for growers and gardeners around the world.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Plant Breeder to join our specialist breeding department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong horticultural and botanical background who is passionate about plant genetics, innovation and bringing new commercial varieties to market.

Working alongside our Plant Breeding Technician and wider nursery team, you will play a key role in delivering the long-term objectives of Walberton’s breeding program by developing and selecting commercially successful ornamental plant varieties using a range of breeding techniques.

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning and managing plant breeding projects from concept through to commercial evaluation.
Developing new, novel and commercially viable ornamental plant varieties.
Selecting superior genetics and evaluating breeding material against commercial objectives.
Carrying out specialist breeding techniques including hand pollination, clonal selection, seed collection and cleaning.
Monitoring breeding populations for key traits.
Recording detailed trial data and maintaining accurate breeding records and databases.
Producing technical reports to support PBR and Plant Patent applications.
Researching market trends, plant genetics and breeding developments.
Working closely with production teams to transition successful selections into commercial production.
Undertaking general nursery tasks and collaborating with internal and external partners.

What We’re Looking For

Level 6/degree qualification in horticulture, botany, plant science or related discipline.
Understanding of plant genetics and breeding principles.
Commercial horticultural experience.
Plant breeding experience desirable.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Experience managing technical data.
Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork.

Why Join Walberton Plants?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative ornamental plants sold across international markets and help shape the future of our breeding programme.

Salary: £29,000 to £37,000 (dependent on experience)

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Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great addition to the Walberton Nursery team.

Closing date for applications 31st August 2026

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