We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Events Manager (Courses and Experiences) to join our commercial events team. The role plays a vital role in supporting the Commercial Events team, which is responsible for delivering and developing a wide programme of events including Kew's Short Courses programme, Membership Events, and Tours and Experiences.

These three programme strands are central to Kew's income-generation strategy and aligned with ambitious growth targets. The overarching aim is to expand the programme's volume, reach, and commercial impact, helping the organisation significantly increase its self-generated income in support of its broader mission.

As the Commercial Events Manager (Courses and Experiences) you will support the successful delivery of commercial events at Kew by overseeing and strategically developing three strands of the programme- Short Courses programme, Membership Events, and Tours and Experiences - ensuring they evolve cohesively and complement one another in both content and commercial viability.

Working alongside the Events Co-Ordinator, Senior Commercial Events Manager and Head of Commercial Events you will lead the development of the strands into 2 new venues in Kew. The Commercial department at Kew has been set ambitious targets to grow self-generated income, of which commercial events forms an integral part.

Your duties will range from supporting the research and development of new events to helping maximise the profitability, sustainability, and quality of each event through effective management and procurement.

You will have the vision to scope and create unique events in unique spaces and assist in the practical development of that from concept to delivery.

You should have strong commercial acumen, with proven experience in the events industry and a clear understanding of how to design and deliver commercially successful programmes. You should also have significant experience in developing, programming, and managing annual event or course programmes, with a focus on reaching diverse audiences and delivering against strategic and commercial targets.

The role will include weekend and afterhours working at live events assisting in set up and delivery.

You will require the ability to engage confidentially and persuasively with colleagues, stakeholders and external event partners, at all levels. You will also need to have excellent IT and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in the events industry and a passion for what Kew does, who is enthusiastic and enjoys working in a team and has an exceptional eye for detail.

Interviews are planned for 26 September 2025.

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.

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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 access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit visit our online portal, by clicking "Apply".

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 for the post.

No agencies please.