RHS Garden Wisley New Shoots Greener Skills Programme
The second cohort of our Green Skills Programme at RHS Garden Wisley is launching from Saturday 5th September 2026 and will take place on the below dates (all Saturdays) for the following 11 months between 10:00 and 14:00:
- 10th October, 7th November, 12th December 2026
- 9th January, 6th February, 13th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July, 7th August 2027
The Green Skills Programme is designed for those who have not completed a formal horticultural qualification and is a careers exploration programme that contains an element of entry-level horticultural skills development. The skills that will be discussed each month will relate to a different range of career possibilities within the horticultural industry.
Each session will include a mixture of tours, discussions, workshops and practical activity. All sessions will be based outdoors. Attendees will be provided with free tea and coffee, however you will need to bring your own lunch.
If you feel transport to RHS Garden Wisley would be a barrier to your participation in the programme, please contact the New Shoots team to discuss how we may be able to support.
Applications are now open and successful candidates will be informed whether they have been offered a place on this cohort by Monday 27th July 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: all applicants need to be a UK or ROI citizen or be in receipt of a full UK work visa valid for the duration of any placement. The RHS is not able to sponsor visa applications.
If you have any questions before, or during, the application process please contact us at newshoots@rhs.org.uk
We are committed to being an inclusive recruiter and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all applicants to share this commitment.
To apply, complete an application form at the top of this page, even if you have applied with us before. Please note this link will take you through to our Work Experience Portal where, if you have not already done so, you will be prompted to create a login before progressing to the application form. If you have used this system before, please use your existing login details.
