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Vacancy: International Technical Advisor Growing Media
21 july 2026
Will you become one of the leading experts
in the international growing media sector ?
Do you have a strong technical background, are you curious about the latest developments in horticulture and are you looking for a role with international impact? Would you like to work at the interface of research, practice and sustainability? Then RHP offers you a unique opportunity!
RHP is the international knowledge centre for potting soil and growing media. Our quality marks are used worldwide by substrate producers and raw material suppliers. From our office in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands, we work every day on the quality, safety and sustainability of growing media for professional horticulture and the consumer market. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an:
International Technical Advisor Growing Media
(32-40 hours per week)
Contribute to the future of sustainable growing media
As a technical advisor, you play a key role in translating (new) knowledge into practical applications. You advise substrate producers and raw material suppliers on quality, sustainability and process improvements.
No two days are the same. One week you visit raw material locations in Europe or beyond; the next, you discuss technical issues with producers or analyse research results with colleagues at the office. You also occasionally visit growers to see how growing media perform in practice. With your expertise, you help producers optimise their processes and realise high-quality, sustainable products.
What will you do?
- Advise substrate producers and raw material suppliers in the Netherlands and abroad - Assess raw materials, production processes and product quality - Translate research results into practical advice - Carry out analyses and improvement studies - Give presentations, training sessions and knowledge meetings - Contribute to the development...