CWGC - Director of Horticulture

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced plantsman/women. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission which looks after war cemetries around the world and has kept them as beautiful oasis' of peace and tranquility for our war dead are on the look out for a Director of Horticulture.

The job is based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, but no doubt there will be travel involved to various sites on different continents. Each cemetery looks similar with the distinct headstones and Lutyen designed architecture, however the plants are chosen for the climate, so a war cemetery in Normandy might have Lavender, roses and Dianthus, etc whereas those in North Africa have palms, olives and cacti.

The Director will be in charge of managing the gardeners throughout the world, training, horticultural plans etc so no doubt the CWGC will be looking for someone with great experience and training. Full details here;

http://www.cwgc.org/about-us/our-organisation/job-vacancies.aspx