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Base pay range
Hours: 37.5 hours (any 5 days out of a 7-day period, including evening and weekend work)
Contract: Permanent
Overview of the role
We are looking for a Public Programming coordinator to support the creation and delivery of the public engagement programming activities at RHS Garden Bridgewater, in Salford. You will join the dynamic and passionate Public Programming team based at RHS Garden Bridgewater and will be part of the new RHS-wide division Learning and Public Engagement, formed to create a step change within the RHS to bring out learning and audience engagement – an exciting time to join the UK’s leading gardening charity.
As the Public Programming Coordinator at RHS Garden Bridgewater, you will play a key role in engaging audiences at RHS Garden Bridgewater with RHS content, such as plants, gardens, gardening and growing, in ways that are exciting and inspiring, and that attract new and more audiences to the garden.
You will support the Public Programme Manager in the creation, planning and operational delivery of Public Programming activities at the garden, such as installations, family activities, flower shows and themed festivals.
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 bring.
As Public Programming Coordinator at RHS Garden Bridgewater you are responsible for:
* Supporting the Public Programming Manager and Head of Public Engagement in the creation, planning and operational delivery of innovative Public Engagement programming at RHS Garden Bridgewater.
* Lead the development and delivery of some Programming strands at RHS Garden Bridgewater
* Deal with the administration of planning and delivering programming.
* Manage the Public Programming volunteering team at RHS Garden Bridgewater
* Participate in cross garden planning activities and actively contributing to the development and implementation of the RHS cross garden Public Engagement programme.
* Research current practice in creative programming.
* Support the Programming Manager with the Health and Safety of Public Programming activities.
About you
You will:
* Have experience of audience-focused engagement programming and experiences within gardens, museums, arts, attractions or other similar settings.
* Have excellent people skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Have a proven track record of managing a busy work load with multiple strands and delivering to deadline.
* Experience of delivering events in a range of settings and an interest in outdoor events.
* Have outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Have creative flair and a passion for trying new things, with an understanding of the current public engagement programming market and best practice.
* Have a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation in respect of public events and programming.
* Ideally also have a passion for plants, growing and gardening.
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.
Please note: 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. Should you require any additional support with making your application please email Sharon Ellis at sharonellis@rhs.org.uk detailing the position and REQ number reference (found at the top of the advert) that you are applying for.
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