Job Description

We are looking for a copy editor to edit and proofread a wide variety of content for our public-facing audiences.Working as a member of the Creative Services team, which provides design, photography and production services across Kew, this post will provide support for a variety of teams, including marketing, events and public programming, membership and fundraising, licensing and retail, digital experience and interpretation. The job holder will proofread and edit all materials being produced by Creative Studio, interacting with staff at all levels. They will play a key role in ensuring that we communicate effectively and consistently to our audiences, in keeping with our world-class standards, and specifically our editorial and tone of voice guidelines.Hours of workFull timeContract TypePermanentSalaryxc2xa338,100 - xc2xa343,751 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band D]DirectorateMarketing & Commercial EnterpriseLocationKew Gardens, Richmond, HybridClosing Date25/05/2025Documents(PDF, 279.26kb)
(PDF, 156.21kb)More detailsThe ideal candidate will have a science degree and must have considerable editorial experience in publishing or the equivalent working on different types of content and media. They will be highly organised, confident and diplomatic in delivering feedback to writers and content producers.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 worldxe2x80x99s plants and fungi.The salary for this position is xc2xa338,100 - xc2xa343,751 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band D]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 xe2x80x9cApply for this jobxe2x80x9d.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.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew