Job Title: Horticultural Advisor (hybrid/flexible working)
Location: Wisley / home working
Salary: £30,689 Pro rata (£13,810)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term contract for 9 months from Jan 2026 (maternity cover)
Closing date for applications: November 14th 2025
We are seeking a Horticultural Advisor to provide accurate advice on a wide range of horticultural topics through the RHS Gardening Advice Service to RHS Members, the wider public, and other departments within the RHS.
Details of our great benefits can be found here .
Overview of the Role:
We are looking to recruit a Horticultural Advisor to join our knowledgeable and friendly team. As a Horticultural Advisor you will be accountable for:
- Providing accurate horticultural advice on enquiries received by the RHS Gardening Advice through all channels: phone, online, face to face, (e.g. shows, presentations) meeting the agreed customer service standards.
- Providing accurate written horticultural advice for web-based articles, The Garden Magazine, RHS Newsletters to meet the required quality and time deadlines.
- Completing Garden Advice Records System (GAS) to provide data for future analysis.
- Developing and recommending advice for gardeners from work produced by RHS Scientists.
- Seeking and engaging in professional development activities to enhance personal professional knowledge and skills.
- Providing supervision and support for students, junior colleagues, freelance staff and/or volunteers to deliver day to day advice activities as required.
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.
Updated August 2025
