Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Galleries and Exhibitions team to steward our exiting new exhibition
Monumental Nature – Henry Moore
in the role of Gallery Assistant at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Exhibition link - https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/henry-moore
The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art opened in April 2008 and has proven to be a highly successful addition to Kew’s visitor offering. The Marianne North Gallery reopened in 2010 after a complete refurbishment of the building and these two galleries are now linked and offer a unique art and visitor experience at Kew.
Key Responsibilities Based in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery, you will assist the Gallery Operations Manager in all aspects of the operational running and activities associated with the Galleries. With a confident and customer‑orientated approach you will ensure the provision of a high-quality front of house service to meet visitor expectations, as well as demonstrating considerable knowledge of the current exhibition. You will invigilate the gallery spaces to keep them secure, safe, and well maintained. You will support the gallery retail operations and assist in the delivery of gallery events.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
A team player, you will have experience of providing a customer‑focused service in a heritage environment. You are self‑motivated with excellent communication skills, and you will demonstrate a flexible, engaging, and positive attitude and approach to your work.
This position will also have the opportunity to assist in the Install of Monumental Nature,
Contract Details This is a temporary role. The contract is offered on a fixed hours basis and is annualised hours from w/c 31st March 2026 to Sunday 31st January 2027. Pay will be paid in equal monthly instalments, and hours per week will vary depending on the needs of the business. This contract is for 2 days per week with the option of overtime.
This position will be expected to work weekends, seasonal holidays, bank holidays and on occasion evenings and late nights. Shift start time will be 9.30/10am. The post may involve occasional lone working.
Interview dates: 14th, 16th, 18th February
Organisational Context 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.
Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum (pro rata) [Band A].
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.
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
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Monumental Nature – Henry Moore
in the role of Gallery Assistant at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Exhibition link - https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/henry-moore
The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art opened in April 2008 and has proven to be a highly successful addition to Kew’s visitor offering. The Marianne North Gallery reopened in 2010 after a complete refurbishment of the building and these two galleries are now linked and offer a unique art and visitor experience at Kew.
Key Responsibilities Based in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery, you will assist the Gallery Operations Manager in all aspects of the operational running and activities associated with the Galleries. With a confident and customer‑orientated approach you will ensure the provision of a high-quality front of house service to meet visitor expectations, as well as demonstrating considerable knowledge of the current exhibition. You will invigilate the gallery spaces to keep them secure, safe, and well maintained. You will support the gallery retail operations and assist in the delivery of gallery events.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
A team player, you will have experience of providing a customer‑focused service in a heritage environment. You are self‑motivated with excellent communication skills, and you will demonstrate a flexible, engaging, and positive attitude and approach to your work.
This position will also have the opportunity to assist in the Install of Monumental Nature,
Contract Details This is a temporary role. The contract is offered on a fixed hours basis and is annualised hours from w/c 31st March 2026 to Sunday 31st January 2027. Pay will be paid in equal monthly instalments, and hours per week will vary depending on the needs of the business. This contract is for 2 days per week with the option of overtime.
This position will be expected to work weekends, seasonal holidays, bank holidays and on occasion evenings and late nights. Shift start time will be 9.30/10am. The post may involve occasional lone working.
Interview dates: 14th, 16th, 18th February
Organisational Context 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.
Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum (pro rata) [Band A].
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.
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
#J-18808-Ljbffr