Manager (Research & Horticulture)

About the role

Gardens by the Bay, part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, is looking for an experienced, hands-on horticulture professional to manage back-of-house plant collections and related operations. The role covers orchid collection care, nursery and glasshouse management, and the coordination of floral displays and events.

Key responsibilities

• Manage orchid cultivation and maintenance so that plant collections are healthy and ready for shows and displays
• Supervise and guide team members, and identify improvements in horticultural practice, especially orchid flowering management
• Oversee the upkeep, organisation and operational readiness of nursery and glasshouse facilities
• Plan, develop, install and maintain changing floral displays, and coordinate the sourcing of plants, materials, equipment and display props
• Collaborate with horticulture vendors, international organisations and cultural groups, and manage project timelines, budgets and resources
• Monitor plant health, maintain records and coordinate the sourcing of plant materials
• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver horticultural projects, floral shows and events

Required profile

• Degree in Horticulture or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the horticulture or landscape industry
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in plant care, propagation and pest and disease management
• Hands-on approach, service-oriented and flexible, willing to work outside normal hours for installations and events

Required skills

• Proficiency with AI tools, Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Good communication, report-writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills