Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)

Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)

Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)

Careers at Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)

Our mission at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth. Earth is the only planet in the universe that we know for certain supports life.

Yet that life is in crisis.

The unprecedented rate of degradation means we are living through an age of extinction. We know the next decade is critical to reverse this trend.

Our aspiration at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is to end the extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued and managed sustainably.

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Escape's take on Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)

Another institution that has stood the test of time (founded in 1759), Kew Gardens is a British icon. With over 40,000 living plants, 7 million preserved specimens, and a globally recognised scientific research programme, it is arguably the world’s most famous botanic garden. Their work is hugely varied, from researching solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, to inspiring and educating visitors on the natural world and climate change. They are a purpose-led organisation that values a progressive and flexible workforce, the team at Kew have a lot of love for where they work, and we’re sure you will too.

Behind the scenes

Benefits & progressive ways of working

🌍 Flexible working

  • Working hours

    Flex hours

  • Nomad friendly

    UK - remote

  • Working hours

    Asynchronous

  • Nomad friendly

    Nomad - Anywhere

  • Paid internet

    Home internet subsidy

🧘 Health & Wellbeing benefits

  • Cycle to work

    Cycle to work scheme

  • Gym budget

    Gym membership included

  • Mental health fund

    Mental health budget > £50 / month

  • Eyewear

    Eyewear contribution >£100

🧰 General benefits

  • Food

    Free breakfast & Lunch

  • Learning budget

    Learning budget

💷 Financial benefits

  • Enhanced pension

  • Enhanced pension

    >8%+ Pension

  • Enhanced pension

    >5% Pension

  • Enhanced pension

🕰 Working hours & Paid time off

  • Enhanced holidays

    25-30 days holiday

  • Enhanced holidays

    >30 day holidays