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Plant Centre Buyer
Employer
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location
Wakehurst, West Sussex, Hybrid
Salary
£35,458 per annum [Grade 4]
Hours
Part Time
Place Of Work
Hybrid
Closing date
19 July 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Sales & Business Development
Sector
Charity & Voluntary
Seniority
Executive
Job Details
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Kew Wakehurst as a Buyer for our Plant Centre.
The Plant Centre provides a selection of specific outdoor plant collections based on a carefully curated range reflected in our phytogeographically laid out botanic garden alongside a focussed seasonal commercial offer. In addition, this enticing and welcoming space also offers indoor plants, complimentary gardening essentials and horticultural gifts.
We are looking for an experienced, focussed, and dedicated individual who shares our passion for plants and who would like to join us in the on-going development of the Plant Centre where we continue to work in building a reputation for uniqueness, quality and excellence that has established Wakehurst as a destination retailer in Sussex.
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Interviews are due to take place on 23 July.
This role is based at Wakehurst with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
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.
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.


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At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.
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