Overview of the Role:
At RHS Garden Wisley we are looking to recruit a keen horticulturist to join our Nursery and Propagation team who work within our facility that is dedicated to the growing of plants for the garden. As a horticulturist at Wisley, you will be responsible for the care, improvement, cultivation and maintenance of a specific area and you will give guidance to students and volunteers. You should also have the ability to lead or work as part of a team and have a high attention to detail. We also hold 4 public days and a range of master classes for students through the year, which you will be involved with and includes planning and giving talks to group’s of people.
The Nursery and Propagation team produce around 100,000 plants a year for the garden and other RHS facilities. The team produce a range of trees, shrubs, tender perennials, seed raised annuals and herbaceous plants, as well as supporting the onsite plant trials that are at the pinnacle of British horticulture.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.
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.
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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