Hobby

Careers for people who love gardening

Growing plants, looking after a garden or an allotment. 5 of our careers connect with this hobby, ranked below by how much it matters.

A strong link (2)

This hobby is close to the day-to-day work.

Outdoors, land and animals

Grow and care for plants in private gardens, parks, estates and green spaces, from sowing seeds to pruning, weeding and mowing.

£24,000 – £32,000 starter to experienced

Outdoors, land and animals

Build and look after gardens, parks and outdoor spaces: paths, walls, lawns, planting and water features, working outdoors in all weathers.

£26,000 – £38,000 starter to experienced

Plenty of overlap with what you enjoy.

Outdoors, land and animals

Climb, prune and fell trees safely, assess tree health and plant new stock in streets, parks, gardens and woodland. Also called an arborist.

£25,000 – £35,000 starter to experienced

Gives you a head start or a talking point at interview.

Construction and trades

Build homes, walls and chimneys brick by brick – an outdoor, team-based trade where your work stands for generations.

£25,000 – £45,000 starter to experienced

Health and science

Run tests on samples, prepare experiments and keep lab equipment working, supporting research, product development and medical diagnosis.

£24,000 – £31,000 starter to experienced