Are you passionate about engaging people with plants, gardens and heritage? Do you believe in the potential of gardens, gardening and collections to inspire and spark curiosity? Are you excited about engaging audiences in new and innovative ways?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the RHS Public Engagement team as we embark on a journey to engage more and new audiences with gardening and plants across our gardens.
Overview of the role
We are looking for a Public Programming Developer to support the creation and delivery of the public engagement programming activities at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, in Yorkshire. You will join the dynamic and passionate Public Programming team based at RHS Garden Harlow Carr and will be part of the RHS-wide division Learning and Public Engagement, formed to create a step change within the RHS to bring out learning and audience engagement – an exciting time to join the UK’s leading gardening charity.
As the Public Programming Developer at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, you will play a key role in engaging audiences at RHS Garden Harlow Carr with RHS content, such as plants, gardens, gardening and growing, in ways that are exciting and inspiring, and that attract new and more audiences to the garden. You will support the Public Programme Manager in the creation, planning and operational delivery of Public Programming activities at the garden, such as installations, family activities, flower shows and themed festivals.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours (any 5 days out of a 7-day period, including evening and weekend work)
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact
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