Head of Learning & Public Engagement, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading botanic garden organization is seeking a Head of Learning & Public Engagement at Wakehurst, focusing on creating impactful learning experiences. The role involves leading a newly structured department to connect people with nature through various educational initiatives. This hybrid position offers a salary of £61,337 per annum (pro rata).

Responsibilities

• Lead formal and informal learning, participation, and events.
• Deliver inspiring and informative experiences and content.
• Connect people to nature through Wakehurst’s landscapes.

Job description

Head of Learning & Public Engagement, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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.