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Reference: 98350

Date Added: 14 January 2026
Closing Date: 1 February 2026

Job Title: External Affairs & Engagement Officer

Working For: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Location: London

Salary: £34,216 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

An exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications and engagement professional to support Kew’s external affairs and stakeholder engagement activity at a time of growing ambition and profile.

As part of the External Affairs & Engagement team within Communications, this role supports the coordination and delivery of high-quality engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders, including ambassadors, partners, cultural organisations, embassies and sector leaders. The post holder plays a key role in preparing briefings, coordinating visits and events, supporting Kew’s Ambassador Programme and ensuring that stakeholder engagement is underpinned by accurate data, strong processes and effective use of CRM systems.

Reporting to the External Affairs & Engagement Manager, the role works closely with colleagues across Communications, Development, Science, Horticulture, Government Affairs and Learning & Participation to support both planned and reactive engagement activity.

This is a varied, people-facing role that requires excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

Closing Date: 1 February 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are due to take place w/c 16 February.

Application Details

https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/external-affairs-engagement-officer-603255.html 

Website: https://www.kew.org/

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