ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Science Operations team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, one of the world's most iconic scientific and horticultural institutions. As the Senior Technician (Purchasing), you will play a vital role in keeping Kew's research running smoothly - managing the purchasing of consumables & equipment and ensuring scientists and researchers have what they need to do their work. Based at Kew, this is a varied and hands-on role at the heart of a world-leading plant and fungal science programme. We are looking for an organised and efficient individual with a background in a relevant technical or scientific role, and a genuine commitment to working within a team. You will have a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to record-keeping, and the ability to apply your skills practically in a busy research environment. Experience of purchasing, invoicing, or maintaining financial records would be an advantage, as this will be part of the day-to-day duties of the role. Following a recent restructuring, purchasing across the Research Infrastructure team has been centralised, and this role offers real scope to help shape how the team works going forward. We need someone who can think creatively about problems and build practical solutions - whether that is designing forms to capture ordering information, developing tracking spreadsheets, or finding smarter ways to consolidate expenditure. You will be a confident communicator, able to work closely with laboratory staff, finance and procurement colleagues, and visiting researchers. The ability to manage competing priorities and to pick up new systems quickly are both essential. Experience of supporting less experienced colleagues, and an interest in plant or fungal research, would be a bonus. Interviews are due to take place w/c 22 June. About Us 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. 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. 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.

Contract Type: Fixed Term (FTA) Contract start date: Provisionally 24 November 2025. Contract end date: November 2026 (12 months duration). We are looking for an experienced Content Producer to join the Digital team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew). This role will be responsible for gathering, producing, delivering and updating digital assets and content for kew.org, social media and our other digital channels. The role is a crucial part of the Content and Engagement team within Digital, who are responsible for leading on the production, scheduling and management of written and multimedia content across Kew's digital channels and products. We also provide expert advice, coaching and training to those producing written content, film and photography across RBG Kew, which includes developing and maintaining our style guides and standards. You will need to work to deadline to produce written and multimedia content that supports a range of commercial activities, from marketing events and fundraising through to our food and drink and retail offer. You will be a proactive storyteller with a good understanding of how audiences consume different types of digital content and what converts audiences to customers. You will actively seek out stories that bring our commercial activities to life. You will also be responsible for supporting the wider Digital Experience team to improve user-experience across our digital channels. You will work to deliver RBG Kew's mission by: producing high-quality digital content that promotes our offer to potential visitors and supporters through creative and engaging storytelling working in partnership with colleagues from across RBG Kew to source, develop and publish written and multimedia content to support our commercial business objectives ensuring that content published on our digital channels is accurate and up to date collating performance data and supporting on reporting and analysis Interviews are due to take place w/c 20 & 27 October. 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. 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. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. No agencies please.