Overview of the Role:
Horticultural Information Officer required for full-time role at RHS Wisley, to assist in managing the RHS Horticultural Database, providing accurate and timely data and information to the Horticultural Information and Advice Team, wider RHS and external stakeholders.
The Horticultural Information Officer will be proficient in tools such as Excel and Word, have excellent organisational and communication skills and have an aptitude for learning new technical and customer support skills. Knowledge of data analysis tools, good proof-reading skills and a keen interest in plants and/or botany is desirable.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Horticultural Information and Advice Team to assist with updating data, carry out quality checks on our data and seek out ways of resolving incorrect data issues found during these checks.
They will also be the first point of contact for database users, handling enquiries, resolving problems, providing basic training and logging or triaging issues as they arise.
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.
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 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.