External Affairs & Engagement Officer
Quick answer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS is hiring a hybrid External Affairs & Engagement Officer (Kew Gardens, Richmond) paying £35,000 per annum to support the delivery of Kew's Ambassador Programme, coordinate strategic events, and build relationships with influential individuals and organisations.
- Role
- External Affairs & Engagement Officer
- Organization
- ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS
- Location
- Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £35,000 per annum
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
As part of Kew's External Affairs & Engagement team, you'll help build relationships with influential individuals and organisations who can champion and support Kew's work. From engaging Kew Ambassadors and welcoming high-profile visitors to supporting strategic events and new partnerships, you'll help connect people with Kew's mission in the UK and internationally.
What you'll do
- Support the delivery of Kew's Ambassador Programme
- Coordinate strategic events, visits and communications
- Prepare briefings and correspondence to support senior relationships
- Help identify and develop new opportunities and relationships
- Work with stakeholders and colleagues to research, CRM, accurate record-keeping and effective follow-up
What it takes
- Experience supporting projects, events or stakeholder activity within a busy team environment
- Strong coordination, administrative and organisational skills
- Confident communication with a wide range of people, including senior and high-profile individuals
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
- Practical experience using databases or CRM systems to research, maintain and update stakeholder information
- Detail-oriented, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
What you'll bring
How we treat you
opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, competitive pension, employee discount scheme, free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Kew Gardens, Richmond, with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £35,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience supporting projects, events or stakeholder activity within a busy team environment, strong coordination, administrative and organisational skills, confident communication with a wide range of people, including senior and high-profile individuals, sound judgement, discretion and professionalism, practical experience using databases or CRM systems to research, maintain and update stakeholder information, and detail-oriented, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
How or by when to apply?
To apply, visit the job posting on the website.
How to apply
Apply directly on ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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