Wellbeing Garden Innovation Coordinatopr

Royal Horticultural Society; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural charity in the UK seeks a Wellbeing Garden Innovation Coordinator to drive initiatives that connect individuals with nature and enhance community health. The role involves coordinating projects, developing partnerships with health organizations, and representing the RHS at events. Ideal candidates will display strong collaboration and communication skills. Benefits include a focus on environmental and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating projects and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RHS Wellbeing Steering Groups.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Represent RHS at sector events.
• Support programme monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop impact stories promoting wellbeing gardening.
• Communicate RHS Science in engaging formats.
• Contribute to the Wellbeing Garden Blueprint.
• Provide support for wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Project management

Strategic partnership development

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

Are you passionate about plants, gardens and nature? Do you believe in the power of gardening to support people, places and our planet? Are you excited about the idea of supporting, enabling and amplifying community action that will create green change at scale? 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating RHS Wellbeing Steering Groups and ensuring joined-up delivery across Science, Learning, and Engagement.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with health, public sector and VCSE organisations.
• Representing RHS at sector events, including forums, webinars, and conferences.
• Supporting programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting using data and insights.
• Developing and sharing compelling impact stories to promote wellbeing gardening.
• Helping to communicate RHS Science in accessible, engaging formats.
• Contributing to the development and rollout of the Wellbeing Garden Blueprint.
• Providing project and administrative support for new wellbeing initiatives and knowledge exchange.

If this sounds like you, join the RHS as our new Wellbeing Garden Innovation Coordinator and help shape a greener, healthier future as part of our forward-thinking team dedicated to making horticulture accessible, inclusive, and transformative. We're passionate about the transformative power of wellbeing garden spaces that connect people with nature, support mental and physical health, and strengthen communities.

In this exciting new role, you'll play a vital role in driving the RHS's vision forward. Working across RHS Science, Learning, and Engagement, you'll help align efforts, build strategic partnerships with organisations like NHS England and Natural England, and coordinate impactful initiatives that promote sustainable gardening and biodiversity. From organising webinars and conferences, to developing toolkits and sharing compelling impact stories, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference in people's lives through horticulture.

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.