Community Horticulture Programme Assistant

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading botanical garden in London is seeking a Community Horticulture Programme Assistant to engage communities with practical horticulture. The part-time position offers £28,550 annually, requiring organizational skills and experience in managing outdoor spaces. Join a team focused on community engagement and environmental well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Competitive pension

Free entry to museums and gardens

Qualifications

• Experience managing the upkeep of outdoor learning spaces is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Flexible and collaborative individual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and administrative support for the Community Horticulture programme.
• Oversee the upkeep of community allotment learning and storage spaces.
• Work closely with programme volunteers to deliver effective support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Experience with outdoor learning spaces

Supervision of volunteers

Job description

Community Horticulture Programme Assistant

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

• Kew, Greater London Richmond, Greater London


• £28,550 per year


• Contract


• Part-time


• 10 hours ago

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 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: (PDF, 279.26kb), (PDF, 204.02kb)

More details

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.

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.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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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 workPart timePart-time hours per week7.2 hours (1 day) per weekNumber of vacancies1Contract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end date12 monthsSalary£28,550 per annum (pro-rata)DirectorateGardensLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date14/09/2025Documents(PDF, 279.26kb)
(PDF, 204.02kb)More detailsThis 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 volunteersThis role will be based on site at Kew Gardens every Tuesday.The salary will be £28,550 per annum depending on skills and experienceThis role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Interviews are planned for 13 October 2025.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.