Location
Richmond, London with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

Hours
The role will involve some weekend working and occasional evenings. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Salary
£34,216 per annum

About the Role
Join a friendly and creative team passionate about engaging under-represented communities with the wonder of Kew’s collections, science, heritage, horticulture, and collections. This role focuses on coordinating the Discovery programme, which provides accessible learning opportunities predominantly for adults. You will coordinate Kew’s Access Forum to support increased accessibility for a wider range of visitors. This is an exciting time to join the team with opportunities to think strategically about the future development of the programme. The position is rewarding and suited to a flexible and collaborative individual passionate about delivering nature-based activities for people with access requirements. This is a fixed-term contract initially, with anticipated extension subject to funding confirmation. The role is based at Kew and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

About Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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 work to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. We achieve this through leading scientific research, unrivalled collections, a global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and 260 years of history.

Benefits
We offer a fantastic benefits package including continuous learning opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, a competitive pension, employee discount scheme, free entry to national museums and galleries, and access to our beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be interviewed. No agencies please.

Experience
Experience in project management and volunteer management is essential. Knowledge of best practice around accessibility and experience developing informal learning sessions and resources is required.

About you
You will be passionate about providing nature-based activities for people with access requirements. You should be flexible, collaborative, and enthusiastic about engaging under-represented communities. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is important.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements stated, but the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.