Royal Horticultural Society
Deputy Operations Manager
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Overview of the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the RHS Shows Department at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) which organises large-scale gardening events around the country, including RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Touring Flower Shows. We are recruiting for a Deputy Operations Manager to support on the build and operational management of an RHS Flower show.
The chosen candidates will jump straight into this exciting and key role which sits within the core project team, running the operations and build of one of our key outdoor shows.
We are looking for self-motivated and professional Deputy Operations Manager with experience in Operations/Production on large scale outdoor events (other relevant experience will be considered). Experience of managing complex builds, having exemplary Health & Safety knowledge and managing a range of 3rd party contractors is a must.
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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.
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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 sharonellis@rhs.org.uk, please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
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