Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Location: Peterborough (+ hybrid flexible working)
Salary: £24,000pa (pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (January 13- June 17th 2026)
Benefits: Details of our great benefits can be found here.
Overview of the Role:
We are looking to recruit a self-starting and enthusiastic Editorial Assistant on a short-term fixed contract within the RHS Editorial team, working primarily on the RHS website RHS.org.uk but also on The Garden magazine and with the Gardening With The RHS podcast and the - The Garden app the Grow app and other RHS publications
As Editorial Assistant you will support the creation, maintenance, planning and administration creation of content primarily across the RHS’s digital platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to progress in a cross-platform gardening media environment with a team of experienced digital content editors, writers and journalists. The role needs someone willing to take on any task needed in a busy fast paced environment and has potential for a self-starter to grow the role.
Key responsibilities:
* Support the editorial team to create content for The Garden magazine, the RHS website and other editorial platforms.
* Assist website Digital Content Editors to write, template content, upload images, captions, events and text amendments to the RHS website.
* Assist the team by responding to stakeholder emails in the team inbox and actioning editorial requests.
* Provide administrative support for the editorial team.
* Use data and digital tools to assess and improve content across the website
Person specification
We are looking for a strong self-starter who can focus on the job and prioritise conflicting workloads independently, who is passionate about the RHS strategy and mission, the environment and someone who wants to help make gardening available for everyone.
Essential:
* A desire to progress into a career in cross platform journalism.
* Well organised and strong time management skills, who meets deadlines
* Strong teamwork, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
* Experience using Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to be flexible with ability to manage a varied and changing workload.
* Good verbal and written communicator, a strong collaborator with a positive outlook.
Desirable:
* A journalism qualification.
* An interest in gardening.
* Aware of the current media landscape e.g. social media trends.
* A good eye for design and imagery.
* Willingness to to pitch ideas and write articles for both the website and magazine.
* Use of digital content management systems.
* Experience of using of Photoshop.
* Experience writing for magazines or the web.
This role will close when we find a suitable candidate so please apply early
About Us
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.