Discovery and Access Learning Coordinator
Hours of work: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract Start Date: Provisionally 21 September 2026
Contract End Date: 30 April 2028
Salary: £34,216 per annum (Band C)
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Overview
Join a friendly and creative team who are passionate about engaging under‑represented communities with the wonder of Kew’s collections, science, heritage, horticulture and collections. This role will focus on coordination of the Discovery programme, which provides accessible learning opportunities in the Gardens. Through coordination of Kew’s Access Forum, you will also support increased accessibility to Kew Gardens for wider visitors.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be joining the team at an exciting time, with the opportunity to think strategically about the future development of the programme. You will coordinate and manage the Discovery programme, ensuring inclusive and accessible learning experiences for visitors. You will support and enhance Kew’s Access Forum, manage volunteer resources, and develop informal learning sessions that meet best practice in accessibility.
Qualifications
We are looking for a flexible and collaborative individual, passionate about providing nature‑based activities for people with access requirements. Experience in project management, volunteer management, and knowledge of best practice around accessibility is essential. Experience developing informal learning sessions is highly desirable.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support such as cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounted gym membership, 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 beautiful gardens.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We will endeavor to make workplace adjustments to the interview process and working environment to ensure that this is an accessible opportunity.
- Extra time
- Ability to refer to notes
- A time of day that works for you
- Advice about assistive technology
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