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Join RBG Kew as an Explorer Train Driver and contribute to nature's preservation while offering memorable experiences to visitors.
Overview
Salary
£26817
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a prestigious plant science institute and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, working actively to understand and protect plant and fungal species for a sustainable future. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to this important mission and work in our beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Role Summary
- Manage the safe operation of the land train, providing passengers with both a smooth ride and informative commentary.
- Represent RBG Kew, embodying and promoting our values and mission to all visitors.
Role Requirements
- Experience working fast-paced, public-facing roles.
- Understanding of payment handling or ticketed operations.
- Organisation skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Able to pass a driving medical assessment and practical driving test post-training.
Benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities and generous annual leave.
- Flexible work schedules to maintain work-life balance, and wellbeing supports including a cycle-to-work scheme and discounted gym membership.
- Competitive pension scheme, employee discounts, and free entry to national museums, galleries, and our own Kew and Wakehurst gardens.
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 role: As an Explorer (Land Train) Driver at Kew Gardens, you will be responsible for driving the land train, delivering a memorable experience to hundreds of Kew’s visitors each day. This role involves confidently driving the land train safely, while providing insightful tour commentary along the route. You will be the friendly face and an ambassador for Kew, representing our values and mission to visitors.
Job requirements: Successful candidates will have experience working with the public in a fast-paced, busy environment. Experience of taking payments or working with ticketed operations is vital. You must be an organised individual with an eye for detail, able to multi-task when necessary but also able to focus on more routine tasks when required. Any offer of employment is subject to passing a driving medical assessment on appointment, and a practical driving assessment following training.
Benefits: 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.
