Creative Programmes Assistant - Public Engagement, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned botanical garden in Edinburgh seeks a Creative Programmes Assistant for Public Engagement to help deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions and events. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about engaging diverse audiences with art, culture, and science. A graduate or someone with equivalent relevant experience is preferred. The role offers a starting salary of £25,424, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator, confident engaging with diverse audiences.
• Reliable and enthusiastic about people and plants.
• Organised and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver exhibitions, events, and activities connecting people with plants through art, culture, and science.
• Support the Public Engagement team in developing audiences.
• Contribute to a vibrant programme of public engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm for art, culture and nature

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Graduate or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Creative Programmes Assistant - Public Engagement, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Deadline 28 Nov 2025 Organisation Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Job title Creative Programmes Assistant - Public Engagement Location Edinburgh Salary Starting Salary £25,424 (pay award pending)

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is internationally recognised as one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement, and education.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Creative Programmes Assistant to join our small, dynamic team and help deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and activities that connect people with plants through art, culture and science.

You will be part of the Public Engagement team, dedicated to developing audiences and increasing engagement with the world of plants. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and reliable with a genuine passion for people and plants. You should be a strong communicator who is confident engaging with diverse audiences and organised and adaptable, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You should be a graduate or someone with equivalent relevant experience and interested in art, culture or nature—ideally all three!