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Exciting opportunity with the Royal Botanic Gardens to make a change through sustainable event management.
Overview
Salary
£29451
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a leading botanic institute focused on understanding and protecting plant and fungi life. Their work is aimed towards ending the extinction crisis and advocating for a world where nature is appreciated and conserved. Join their team and be part of their impactful journey, backed by their 260-year history and extensive global network.
Role Summary
- Support the Venue Hire Team in organizing and conducting private and corporate events at Kew Gardens.
- Manage a portfolio of small-scale events from initiation to completion, including the day-of logistics.
- Work closely with clients to ensure successful outcomes, conducting venue site visits and maintaining clear communication.
Role Requirements
- Prior experience in event delivery with an eye for detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills and a keen interest in the events industry.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, with possible regular home working.
Application Process Details
- A generous benefits package: continuous learning opportunities, ample annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and an employee assistance program.
- Additional perks: free entry to national museums and galleries, as well as access to the beautiful Kew 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 a Seasonal FTC Event Coordinator, you will be part of the Venue Hire Team, supporting the operational delivery of private and corporate events at Kew Gardens. Events range from weddings to private receptions, corporate dinners, and conferences. You will manage a portfolio of smaller-scale events, engage directly with clients from the initial enquiry through to the event day, conduct venue site visits with clients and suppliers, and oversee logistics on the event day to ensure smooth execution.
Job requirements: To be successful in this role, you will need previous experience in an event delivery environment, an eye for detail, and strong organisational skills. Exceptional communication is a must, as is a keen interest in the events industry. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed is required. This position is based at Kew, with the possibility of regular home working depending on operational requirements.
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.
