Head of Learning & Public Engagement, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Association for Science and Discovery Centres; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned botanical institution is seeking a creative and experienced Head of Learning & Public Engagement to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role involves leading formal and informal learning initiatives, delivering inspiring experiences, and connecting the public to nature through various programs at Wakehurst. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public engagement and education in a natural context. This position offers a hybrid working model, with a focus on natural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead formal and informal learning initiatives at Wakehurst.
• Deliver inspiring experiences and content to connect people to nature.
• Oversee the newly structured learning and public engagement department.

Job description

Deadline 30 Dec 2025

Organisation: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Job title: Head of Learning & Public Engagement

Location: Wakehurst, West Sussex, Hybrid

Salary: £61,337 per annum (pro rata) [Band F7]

At Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex we have an exciting opportunity for a creative and experienced learning and public engagement specialist to join our Senior Leadership Team to lead a newly structured department.

Reporting to the Director of Wakehurst, this role will help to deliver our mission by leading formal and informal learning, participation and events, delivering inspiring and informative experiences and content and connecting people to nature through Wakehurst’s designed and wilder landscapes, conservation, and research programmes.

More information on the job can be found here.

Deadline: 30th November