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Community Horticulture Programme Assistant

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Join a friendly team who are passionate about engaging under-represented communities with the wonder of Kew's science, horticulture and collections. This role involves practical and administrative support to ensure efficient delivery of the Community Horticulture programme. A significant part of the role will be to take responsibility for the upkeep of the community allotment learning and storage spaces, with the support of programme volunteers.



Hours of work
Part time
Part-time hours per week
7.2 hours (1 day) per week
Number of vacancies
1
Contract Type
Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract end date
12 months
Salary
28,550 per annum (pro-rata)
Directorate
Gardens
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Closing Date
14/09/2025
Documents
16396 Employee benefits-RBG Kew 2024 v6[90].pdf
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job-profile-Community Horticulture programme Assistant - Jan 25.pdf
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This is a rewarding position for a flexible and collaborative individual with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing the upkeep of outdoor learning spaces and supervising volunteers



This role will be based on site at Kew Gardens every Tuesday.



The salary will be 28,550 per annum depending on skills and experience



This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



Interviews are planned for 13 October 2025.



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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.



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 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.



No agencies please.