Learning Programme Lead: Gardens, Arts & Youth

Bgen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) invites applications for Creative Ground Programme Manager, based at Tate Britain in London. You will lead a pioneering learning programme that blends horticulture, nature and the arts, delivered in partnership with Tate Britain.

You will build long-term school and youth group partnerships, line-manage a delivery colleague, and work across RHS and Tate to create inclusive, high-quality learning experiences for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience managing education, learning or public engagement programmes within cultural, heritage, environmental or visitor-facing settings.
• Experience with schools and youth organisations is essential.
• Experience collaborating with artists, cultural organisations or delivering cultural learning programmes would be valuable.
• Outdoor learning, horticulture or nature-based learning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch, delivery and ongoing development of the flagship RHS and Tate Britain learning programme ‘Creative Ground’.
• Build and manage meaningful partnerships with schools and youth groups for long-term engagement.
• Line manage and support a delivery colleague, fostering reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that connect gardening, nature and the arts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across RHS and Tate Britain to support delivery.
• Monitor programme quality, impact and outcomes using evaluation to inform development and meet funder requirements.
• Champion inclusion, accessibility and safeguarding to welcome diverse audiences.

Skills

Education program management

Public engagement

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) invites applications for Creative Ground Programme Manager, based at Tate Britain in London. You will lead a pioneering learning programme that blends horticulture, nature and the arts, delivered in partnership with Tate Britain.

You will build long-term school and youth group partnerships, line-manage a delivery colleague, and work across RHS and Tate to create inclusive, high-quality learning experiences for children and young people.