RHS Garden Harlow Carr (Yorkshire)
RHS Garden Harlow Carr New Shoots Greener Skills Programme
Due to a high volume of applicants, the applications for this programme are now closed.
The Green Skills Programme at RHS Garden Harlow Carr is launching from Saturday 17th January 2026* and will take place on the below dates (all Saturdays) for the following 11 months between 10:00 an 13:30
- February 7th, 14th March, 18th April, 9th May, 27th June, 25 July, 15th August, 12th September, 24th October, 14th November and 12th December 2026
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 required. While the programme offers valuable hands-on experience and insights into horticultural careers, please note that participation does not guarantee employment.
The programme is focused on career development, and participants are expected to commit to attending all scheduled sessions, although we understand that occasional absences may occur.
If you feel transport to RHS Garden Harlow Carr 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 5th January 2026.
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.
