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Head of Communcations & Public Affairs

£17.2 - £20.1 per hourEstimated
Full-time

The Head of Communications & Public Affairs is a pivotal role at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) promoting our world-leading work in science, conservation, horticulture, and education.

Working as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the organisation’s approach to strategic communications, seeking opportunities to engage external audiences, disseminate key messages, and raise RBGE’s profile on a national and international stage through press and media engagement.

With oversight of the communications and publishing functions, this role will also provide key support to the Regius Keeper and the Executive Team in shaping engagement and communication strategies with political stakeholders across the Scottish and UK governments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the next phase of RBGE’s corporate strategy, strengthening key policy relationships and promoting RBGE’s expertise to deliver real impact in the fight against the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Closing date: 09:00am (BST) on Monday 20 July 2026    

First interview date: 30 July 2026

Second interview date:    5 August 2026

Recruitment information:

Further details on the job description, person specification, and how to apply can be found in the candidate pack for the role on our website.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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