Vacancies

Fixed term until the end of March 2027, part-time (14 hours), based in Edinburgh
Salary £45,712 (£18,284.80 pro-rata) pay award pending plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

Our Learning and Engagement division works in close partnership with audiences and collaborators to support people, plants, and the planet. Through sharing the work of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, we foster nature connection and help participants grow their skills. With a rich mix of programmes reaching learners, visitors, and communities, we hold a wealth of valuable data that we’re keen to harness to better monitor, improve, and promote our impact.

2026 marks a milestone year, bringing the conclusion of a major five-year project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), alongside the development of new strategies for both the organisation and our division. To support this, we’re seeking an experienced evaluator to consolidate existing data, identify gaps, and collaborate with our teams to build clear, user-friendly systems for future evaluation.

This role involves producing a comprehensive evaluation report for the NLHF project—covering capital, interpretation, learning, and engagement strands—and designing a new framework of tools and processes informed by team feedback and project learnings. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and reporting experience, excellent data and project management skills, and a structured, detail-oriented approach. Confident and collaborative, you’ll build positive relationships across the organisation, ensuring stakeholders have the insights they need to track progress and shape future work.

Recruitment Information:    Job description and person specification 

To apply, please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
•    your CV
•    a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the role

Please also electronically complete and submit an equal opportunities questionnaire using the following link: EOQ form. This form should not be included with your email application.

Closing date:            9am Monday 10 November 2025

Interview date:         Wednesday 26 November 2025

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

Full time (5 days over 7), fixed term post (22 months), based in Edinburgh

Starting Salary £25,424 (pay award pending) plus civil service pension, generous holiday allowance and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is internationally recognised as one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement, and education.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Creative Programmes Assistant to join our small, dynamic team and help deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and activities that connect people with plants through art, culture and science.

You will be part of the Public Engagement team, dedicated to developing audiences and increasing engagement with the world of plants. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and reliable with a genuine passion for people and plants.  You should be a strong communicator who is confident engaging with diverse audiences and organised and adaptable, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You should be a graduate or someone with equivalent relevant experience and interested in art, culture or nature—ideally all three!

Working hours will generally be 9.15am to 5pm, Friday to Tuesday.

To apply please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:

·         your CV

·         a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post

Please also electronically complete and submit an equal opportunities questionnaire using the following link: EOQ form. This form should not be included with your email application.

Closing date:                                        9am on Friday 28 November 2025

Interview date:                                        Tuesday 9 December 2025

Recruitment information:                  Job description and person specification 

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.