Education
Merger: Writtle University College and Anglia Ruskin University
The merger has formally taken place on Thursday (29 February), establishing the ARU Writtle.
Media
Nigel Slater columnist for Gardens Illustrated
Cook, writer and passionate gardener Nigel Slater joins the Gardens Illustrated (GI) team as their new columnist.
Education
Task Academy member of the Dry Stone Walling Association
The Worcestershire based independent training academy, Task announced their membership of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA).
Careers
The YPHA ‘Launch Success Challenge’
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) introduce their first accelerator programme, the Launch Success Challenge.
Worth a peek
Review Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens
Friday evening marked the start of Monty Don’s Spanish safari, bringing some of the country’s most beautiful private and urban gardens, community projects and parks to our screens.
People
Greenfingers appoints new Operations Director
The children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers has appointed Neil Sewell as Operations Director.
Job
Niwaki: Head of Marketing
The Japanese lifestyle brand dedicated to gardeners and craftsmen is recruiting for their first ever Head of Marketing.
People
TV Dr Amir Khan: Gardening & Mental Health
Popular TV Dr Amir Khan, who works full-time as a GP and is the resident doctor on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, values his garden for the mental health boost.
Careers
Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships 2024: Supervisor applications open
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is inviting applications from researchers wishing to host an undergraduate studentship in plant health over the summer of 2024.
Job
Ballymaloe Cookery School: Head Gardener
The Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, set on a 100 acre biodiverse organic farm, gardens and greenhouses is recruiting for a Head Gardener.
Job
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Project Manager Edinburgh Biomes
A key post in the project team and critical to the success of the biome project, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) are recruiting for a Project Manager.
Job
RHS: Wellbeing Post-doc Fellow
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is looking to recruit a Post-doctoral Fellow to advance research in the field of wellbeing.
Job
Horticultural Trades Association: Senior Media Officer
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is recruiting for a new Senior Media Officer to help shape their media relations strategy and driving impactful campaigns.
People
Dobbies appoints new commercial director
The garden centre chain has appointed Andy Hannan as its new Commercial Director.
People
Matthew Pottage: New Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy for The Royal Parks
After an impressive 20 years at the RHS, Matthew Pottage the current RHS Wisley Curator will be taking on his new role at the Royal Parks.
Job
Great Dixter Nurseries: Nursery Assistant
The plant nursery at Great Dixter specialising in the rare and familiar plants, is looking for a new assistant.
Job
Buglife: Website Content Assistant
The charity devoted to the conservation of invertebrates is seeking a website content assistant to manage website content.
Job
Pollyanna Wilkinson: Landscape designer/architect
The award-winning landscape design practice is seeking a landscape/garden designer or landscape architect to join the team on a permanent basis.
Media
Horticulture Careers Discovery Week
All the talks featured during the RHS Horticulture Careers Discovery Week held in January are now accessible to view.
Job
British Florist Association: Association Manager
The British Florist Association (BFA) are recruiting for an association manager to join the team and coordinate the day to day tasks of the association.