Communications Officer - Digitisation Project

at  Kew Gardens

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - DIGITISATION PROJECT

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated communicator to join the Science Communications & Engagement team at RBG Kew, to deliver a suite of communications in support of Kew’s Digitisation Project.
The outputs you produce will highlight the impact of Kew’s collections, create opportunity for novel science projects outside of Kew, attract interest from the science and research communities, and enable new funding sources to be secured to support the digitisation of our world-leading collection of plant and fungal specimens.
Hours of work
Part time
Part-time hours per week
20
Contract Type
Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Salary
£32,900 - £36,505 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band C]
Directorate
Science
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
09/02/2025

Documents

• 16396 Employee benefits–RBG Kew 2024 v6[90].pdf(PDF, 279.26kb)
• Job Profile.pdf(PDF, 162.66kb)

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As Kew’s Digitisation project continues to race towards the completion of its objectives, we’re seeking an effective and driven communicator to share the stories of Kew’s collections and people, and help raise awareness and use of the hugely valuable digital resource that the project is producing.
The role will utilise the existing tools and resources available across RBG Kew to ensure the timely planning and delivery of high-quality content and engagement opportunities. This will include communicating the value and impact of the Digitisation Project and Kew’s collections through shaping content for Kew’s external digital channels, media, internal channels, and fundraising materials. You will have a keen eye for evaluating the impact of communications outputs, and seek to ensure the full and timely delivery of the Digitisation Project Communications Strategy’s objectives.
Interviews will take place in February/March 2025.
This role is based at Kew with the option of home working, subject to operational requirements.
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.
The salary for this position is £32,900 - £36,505 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band C]
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 as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please

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