Head of Public Engagement

Description:

We are looking for a Head of Public Engagement to join our dynamic and friendly team. This new role sits within our new Learning and Public Engagement division, and will work within our gardens and collections to engage people with horticulture, spark curiosity and inspire people to learn more.

The Head of Public Engagement is one of five new senior management roles within the division, revised to create a step change in RHS Learning and Public Engagement and to meet the RHS strategy goals. This is an exciting time to be joining the UK’s leading gardening charity, to inspire and empower more people to grow.

As Head of Public Engagement you will be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, direction and development of RHS-wide public engagement programmes including garden events, family activities, exhibitions and garden interpretation.
• Engaging people with growing at partner organisations around the UK
• Building and maintaining productive external relationships in the public engagement sphere
• Keeping the RHS up to date with the external events and engagement environment
• Monitoring and improving programmes
• Safeguarding