Discovery and Access Learning Coordinator

Bgen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a proactive Discovery and Access Learning Coordinator to design and coordinate the accessible learning programme for adults, including sessions and resources.

You will work with the Access Forum, promote inclusion, and support wider visitor access while maintaining DBS checks and coordinating weekend/evening activities; the role is fixed-term with potential extension and offers hybrid working from Kew.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accessibility best practices.
• Experience developing informal learning sessions and resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Discovery programme to provide accessible learning experiences for adults.
• Support the Access Forum and increase accessibility to Kew Gardens for wider visitors.

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Discovery and Access Learning Coordinator

RBG Kew

Posted On Oct 1, 2026

Education/Training

Job Type Full Time

Work Location Hybrid Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

This is a rewarding position for a flexible and collaborative individual. You will be passionate about providing nature-based activities for people with access requirements and have experience of project management and volunteer management. You will have knowledge of best practice around accessibility and experience of developing informal learning sessions and resources.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The role will involve some weekend working and occasional evenings.

The position will be on a fixed term contract initially, but we anticipate that this will be extended, subject to confirmation of funding. The role is an established and important position at Kew.

First interviews will be on 2 and 3 November. Second interviews (if required) will be on 11 November.

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

Full job details including person specification are available here :Discovery and Access Learning Coordinator - Careers | Kew Gardens - https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/discovery-and-access-learning-coordinator-620357.html

Description

Join a friendly and creative team who are passionate about engaging under-represented communities with the wonder of Kew's collections, science, heritage, horticulture and collections. This role will focus on coordination of the Discovery programme, which provides accessible learning opportunities, predominantly for adults. Through coordination of Kew's Access Forum, you will also support increased accessibility to Kew Gardens for wider visitors.

The successful candidate will be joining the team at an exciting time, with the opportunity to think strategically about the future development of the programme.

Company

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a scientific amenity and educational organisation devoted to increasing knowledge and public understanding of plant and fungi diversity. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Kew Gardens holds the world’s largest collection of living plants and performs a unique role in local and international conservation, research and biodiversity.

All our learning experiences are taught by our professional, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Programme Teachers. The schools programme has been developed to align with the National Curriculum and all of our programmes are reviewed and updated to strengthen links to the New National Curriculum in 2014.

We use active participation, questioning and exploratory learning to inspire a sense of achievement, enjoyment and curiosity for the natural world. We cater for students of all ages, from reception through to secondary schools, colleges, and universities. We also run a variety of professional development courses for teachers and technicians throughout the year.

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