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Individual Giving provides a vital source of income for RBG, Kew and is an area we are investing in as there’s significant potential to grow the income raised.
Reporting into the Development Manager, Individual Giving, this role will be focused on helping to build philanthropic income from our existing audiences, alongside developing new audiences who will be passionate about supporting the work of RBG, Kew.
We have ambitions to grow this scheme, as well as build and deliver a new regular giving product, update our on-site and online giving strategy, whilst also creating and delivering an appeal around our major initiative to refurbish the Palm House, a flagship project in our comprehensive fundraising campaign.
About the role
We are seeking an individual with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with an interest in working in a team to grow income from regular giving and fundraising appeals at RBG, Kew.
This role will involve working in a busy office environment and you will need to manage multiple deadlines and have a keen eye for detail. You will be creative and enjoy inputting and researching ideas, as well as being comfortable working through the practicalities of delivery across multiple departments. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for the environment, culture, and heritage or third sectors to work in a supportive and successful Development team.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
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.
What we offer
The salary will be £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. It is anticipated that interviews for this role will be held on Friday 29th September 2023.
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.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
