Job Title:
Horticultural Engagement Officer (hybrid/flexible working) Location:
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, Yorkshire Salary:
£ 23,893 Hours:
28hrs per week (i.e. 0.75 FTE) Contract:
permanent As part of an engagement team across the Royal Horticultural Society, the Horticultural Engagement Officer will implement the RHS careers promotion and diversity initiative New Shoots at and in the vicinity of RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. This consists of careers outreach activities as well as onsite engagement programmes, such as taster days, work experience, youth volunteering, and horticultural skills development programmes. The Horticultural Engagement Officer will need to be creative, personable, and happy to be part of a remotely managed team based at all five RHS gardens. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to problem solve, and have experience of engaging with diverse audiences and of working across teams. A horticultural qualification equivalent to RHS Level 2, or similar experience, is essential. Closing Date:
January 22, 2025 Interview Process:
First round online interviews in the week beginning January 27, and in-person second round interviews the week beginning February 3, 2025. Overview of the Role: Delivering the RHS inclusivity and engagement programme New Shoots at and around RHS Harlow Carr, focused on building representation in horticulture from previously underrepresented groups. This includes occasional weekend work and travel across the UK with overnight stays. Developing and maintaining the Practical Training Hub, a training garden for future horticulturists within the grounds of RHS Harlow Carr. Building and maintaining relationships with various teams within the RHS and with groups and organisations local and regional to RHS Harlow Carr. 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. 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. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact Sharon Ellis and ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
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Horticultural Engagement Officer (hybrid/flexible working) Location:
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, Yorkshire Salary:
£ 23,893 Hours:
28hrs per week (i.e. 0.75 FTE) Contract:
permanent As part of an engagement team across the Royal Horticultural Society, the Horticultural Engagement Officer will implement the RHS careers promotion and diversity initiative New Shoots at and in the vicinity of RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. This consists of careers outreach activities as well as onsite engagement programmes, such as taster days, work experience, youth volunteering, and horticultural skills development programmes. The Horticultural Engagement Officer will need to be creative, personable, and happy to be part of a remotely managed team based at all five RHS gardens. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to problem solve, and have experience of engaging with diverse audiences and of working across teams. A horticultural qualification equivalent to RHS Level 2, or similar experience, is essential. Closing Date:
January 22, 2025 Interview Process:
First round online interviews in the week beginning January 27, and in-person second round interviews the week beginning February 3, 2025. Overview of the Role: Delivering the RHS inclusivity and engagement programme New Shoots at and around RHS Harlow Carr, focused on building representation in horticulture from previously underrepresented groups. This includes occasional weekend work and travel across the UK with overnight stays. Developing and maintaining the Practical Training Hub, a training garden for future horticulturists within the grounds of RHS Harlow Carr. Building and maintaining relationships with various teams within the RHS and with groups and organisations local and regional to RHS Harlow Carr. 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. 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. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact Sharon Ellis and ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
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