Vacancies

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.