Royal Horticultural Society
At the RHS we are passionate about educating everyone about the fascinating world of plants, how to encourage nature, and create a healthy and greener place for us to thrive in.
Horticulture employs almost 570,000 people in the UK and contributes over £28b to the UK economy every year – twice the amount of the motor industry! It is a growing and changing sector in need of fresh talent and up-to-date skills. We believe that a career in horticulture can be exciting, rewarding and ever more important as we recognise the need to protect our natural environment, and we are therefore taking steps to get more people to take up careers in our sector.
New Shoots
Our New Shoots initiative aims to inspire the next generation of talent by giving people insights into the horticultural industry and a taste of working in a public garden.
Whether you are looking for information about careers in the sector, a useful stepping-stone between education and starting a career, want to bring a job role you heard about to life, or are considering a brand-new career change, there is a lot to discover, regardless of your background or experience.
Want to hear from people already working in the sector? Visit our careers page to watch short videos about many different roles
New Shoots
Our New Shoots initiative aims to inspire the next generation of talent by giving people insights into the horticultural industry and a taste of working in a public garden.
Whether you are looking for information about careers in the sector, a useful stepping-stone between education and starting a career, want to bring a job role you heard about to life, or are considering a brand-new career change, there is a lot to discover, regardless of your background or experience.
Want to hear from people already working in the sector? Visit our careers page to watch short videos about many different roles
Webinar: Putting the ‘Green’ in Green Careers: Discover Careers in Horticulture
This webinar was open to individuals interested in learning more about the wide variety of aspirational green careers within horticulture, including teachers and careers leaders who support career choices within education.
About the session
The webinar provides insight and advice about starting your career journey and gives you an understanding of the various routes into the sector. You will also get to hear of opportunities to gain more practical experience prior to looking for entry-level positions and training at the RHS.
The event included conversations and a live Q&A with approachable and passionate people already working green jobs within the horticultural sector.
The session covers...
- Showcasing green careers in horticulture
- Where to go next – routes into horticulture
- Live interview with RHS staff in green jobs
- Audience Q&A
Leif Mann, Horticultural Careers Engagement Officer at the Royal Horticulture Society, is joined by colleagues Janet Manning, Water Management Specialist and Malcolm Anderson, Head of Sustainability.
Webinar: Putting the ‘Green’ in Green Careers: Discover Careers in Horticulture
This webinar was open to individuals interested in learning more about the wide variety of aspirational green careers within horticulture, including teachers and careers leaders who support career choices within education.
About the session
The webinar provides insight and advice about starting your career journey and gives you an understanding of the various routes into the sector. You will also get to hear of opportunities to gain more practical experience prior to looking for entry-level positions and training at the RHS.
The event included conversations and a live Q&A with approachable and passionate people already working green jobs within the horticultural sector.
The session covers...
- Showcasing green careers in horticulture
- Where to go next – routes into horticulture
- Live interview with RHS staff in green jobs
- Audience Q&A
Leif Mann, Horticultural Careers Engagement Officer at the Royal Horticulture Society, is joined by colleagues Janet Manning, Water Management Specialist and Malcolm Anderson, Head of Sustainability.
The RHS Sustainability Strategy
The RHS Sustainability Strategy: Within the decade, we aim to become net positive for nature and for people, and to encourage and enable gardeners to do the same
“We are now painfully aware that we face a climate and biodiversity crisis, and that every effort counts. The RHS is in a unique position to harness its science, reputation and reach to help address this in a positive way.” Keith Weed, RHS President
The RHS Sustainability Strategy
The RHS Sustainability Strategy: Within the decade, we aim to become net positive for nature and for people, and to encourage and enable gardeners to do the same
“We are now painfully aware that we face a climate and biodiversity crisis, and that every effort counts. The RHS is in a unique position to harness its science, reputation and reach to help address this in a positive way.” Keith Weed, RHS President
#DidYouKnow that the RHS devotes 100,000 hours a year researching the relationship between climate change and gardening?
Next steps
For more information on how New Shoots can help you start your journey into horticulture, including initiatives such as Taster Sessions, Youth Volunteering, Apprenticeships and more, visit our website.
You can also download our handy guides to work experience and careers right here too!
If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to the team via email: [email protected]
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