You will be responsible for the care, cultivation and maintenance of areas within our Edibles section, helping to further develop and enhance the garden with various new and exciting projects. You will provide guidance to apprentices, professional work placement students and volunteers and helping to deliver outstanding customer service to our visitors. You should have a good general knowledge of growing fruit and vegetables along with the ability to lead or work as part of a team. Once settled in the team to have the confidence to deliver walks and talks engaging with our visitors.

You should hold an RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent and be familiar with a range of standard horticulture techniques, with proven practical experience in horticulture, which may be acceptable in lieu of a formal qualification.

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.

And we could not do this without our people. We are 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.