Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is hiring : Image Licensing Assistant (Publishing) (ma

Kew Publishing produces books for all ages on botany, horticulture, art, history and lifestyle inspired by Kew’s work and collections. Publishing under our own imprint and in partnership with others, our publications inspire and educate people about our work and provide access to Kew’s unique heritage, collections, knowledge and cutting-edge expertise whilst also generating income that helps support Kew’s important activities. The role of Image Licensing Assistant is essential to the output and commercial success of Kew Publishing.

We are looking for a passionate and organised candidate to join our highly productive and creative small team, to undertake image research for book projects and for commercial image licensing. Educated to degree level, or with equivalent experience, we are looking for a candidate with previous image research and metadata compilation experience. A keen eye for commercial imagery and an interest in the publishing process is essential. Sensitivity and tact are required in this pivotal role within the publishing team, and a strong customer focus, which involves interacting with clients, partners, authors, and a variety of stakeholders.

Essential to the role is excellent prioritisation, time-management and organisation, along with strong personal motivation and drive, and use of own initiative and flexibility. Good IT literacy and written and oral communication are required, and an excellent ability to work with numbers and prepare reports.

Interviews are due to take place on 12 November.

This role is based at Kew 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.

The salary for this position is£29,692 per annum [Band B]

Our fantastic benefits package includesopportunities 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.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

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