Event Crew
We have an exciting opportunity for Event Crew working in our Event Production team, who provide event crewing support to over 400 events per year.
Working on the ground you will work on the delivery of event set up and event breakdown of across Kew including weddings and private hire, visitor programming, fundraising events, official visits and large-scale outdoor events including Christmas at Kew and Halloween at Kew.
We have an exciting opportunity for Event Crew working in our Event Production team, who provide event crewing support to over 400 events per year.
Working on the ground you will work on the delivery of event set up and event breakdown of across Kew including weddings and private hire, visitor programming, fundraising events, official visits and large-scale outdoor events including Christmas at Kew and Halloween at Kew.
Event Crew
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Working mainly outdoors, on and with evenings and weekend work included, you will have experience of working in a team and successfully rigging and de-rigging events and be a solution-focused person who understands what it takes to work to tight timescales.
This is a hands-on physical role managing and moving stocks of furniture, barriers, temporary structures and AV equipment and will include driving and loading of equipment in and out of multiple venues as well and outdoors.
The event crew ensure that crew tasks are completed on time and to a good standard and that appropriate feedback is provided to clients.
An awareness of best practice in the events sector, including health and safety requirement and competent handling of Audio visual and tech equipment is desirable.
Good communication skills will enable you to build an effective working relationship with internal colleagues, internal clients and external suppliers.
Interviews are due to take place on 17 November.
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 £26,817 per annum [Grade 2]
- opportunities for continuous learning
- a generous annual leave entitlement
- flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- an Employee Assistance Programme
- other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- a competitive pension
- an employee discount scheme
- free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries
- access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst
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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Event Crew employer: THE FOUNDATION AND FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS,KEW
RBG Kew is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to plant science and conservation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible working, generous leave, and wellbeing support, Kew fosters an environment where staff can thrive while contributing to meaningful global initiatives. Join us at Kew, where your expertise as Chief Engineer will play a vital role in preserving our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
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THE FOUNDATION AND FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS,KEW Recruitment Team
