Job Description
The Foundation directorate is an integral part of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, working to deliver its over-arching strategy. We are a team of around 60, responsible for generating income from fundraising and membership.
Our supporters are key to making our vital science and conservation work possible, providing philanthropic funding to our charitable purpose.
Our dedicated Events and Stewardship team have successfully contributed to stakeholder and audience engagement and revenue growth. We are looking to build on that growth by appointing an Events Assistant to join our team.
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 are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.
Reporting to one of the Kew Foundation Event Managers, the Events Assistant will support the events team, gaining exposure to the programme of face-to-face and virtual events that cultivate relationships and improve revenues from key stakeholder audiences including donors, members, and Patrons. The role will have the opportunity to take ownership of some small events including event design, planning, and coordination.
With an enthusiasm for pursuing a career in the events industry, and a passion for the charity fundraising sector, the candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, forging strong working relationships across teams.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.
Closing Date: 16/02/2022
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.