Hours of work Full time
Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract start date January 2026
Contract end date 5 years from start date
Salary £61,337 per annum [Band F7]
Directorate Gardens
Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date  09/11/2025

In this pivotal role you will work closely with senior Kew staff and project consultants to lead on and manage all aspects of the delivery plan, ensuring Kew delivers a compelling application, on time and on budget.  You will bring proven experience in preparing and delivering National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Activity and Interpretation Plans for major projects. With strong leadership, communication, analytical and writing skills, you’ll navigate a complex organisation with confidence and unite diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for the reimagining of the Palm House.  You will also line-manage the Activity Plan Coordinator, who will lead on stakeholder consultation and benchmarking.

In this role, we offer an exceptional opportunity to work for Kew, collaborating with expert teams dedicated to delivering outstanding learning and interpretation experiences and engaging diverse audiences.

Interviews are due to take place on 27 & 28 November (first round) and 9 December (second round).

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £61,337 per annum [Band F7]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

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