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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 of quality and certification systems
Who are we looking for?
Are you entrepreneurial and interested in the latest developments in substrates and substrate raw materials? Do you enjoy international travel and using your communication skills to help others move forward? Then we are looking for you! We are looking for someone with:
• Higher professional or academic working and thinking level
• Experience in horticulture, the growing media sector or a related sector
• Good command of Dutch and English
• Willingness to travel internationally
Experience with growing media is an advantage, but not a requirement. We are happy to invest in the further development of professionals who have the ambition to become specialists.
Who are we looking for?
You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and grow into a recognised specialist in a unique field.
We offer, among other things:
• A gross monthly salary of €4,600 to €6,200 based on full-time employment, depending on knowledge and experience
• 27 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• Participation in our pension scheme
• An extensive internal training and guidance programme
• Plenty of room for personal development
• International contacts and travel
• A varied role with a high degree of independence
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Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.