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Head of Product
Hours of work: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £61,337 - £71,424 per year, depending on experience [Band F7]
Directorate Marketing & Commercial Enterprise
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date: 15/07/2026
Shape the future of digital at one of the world's most inspiring organisations. We're looking for a skilled Head of Product to oversee the development of Kew's public-facing digital products and services as we deliver our ambitious Digital Strategy. You'll shape the strategy and delivery of a diverse portfolio of products that connect millions of people with our world-leading science, conservation and visitor experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the adoption of a product management approach, embed agile ways of working and drive meaningful change across the organisation. You'll inspire a talented product team, influence strategic decision-making, and work with experts across science, horticulture, technology and marketing to create innovative services that enhance the experience of millions of users. With ambitious plans for the future, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an organisation whose work benefits people, plants and the planet.
You’ll be passionate about developing user-focussed digital products and services, creating digital product strategies and managing a portfolio of digital products. You’ll lead the digital products vision, roadmap and framework for Kew, heading up a team of motivated Digital Product Managers to identify and deliver improvements to our existing portfolio of products, including kew.org and shop.kew.org. You’ll work with a diverse range of other teams across the organisation to creatively develop new digital products and services that deliver real value for our users.
This role is part of Kew’s Digital department and reports to the Director of Digital. If you're passionate about building high-quality digital products that balance user needs with organisational goals, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Please note that the interviews will be provisionally held on 27th July 2026.
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.
No agencies please.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Hours of work: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £61,337 - £71,424 per year, depending on experience [Band F7]
Directorate Marketing & Commercial Enterprise
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date: 15/07/2026
Shape the future of digital at one of the world's most inspiring organisations. We're looking for a skilled Head of Product to oversee the development of Kew's public-facing digital products and services as we deliver our ambitious Digital Strategy. You'll shape the strategy and delivery of a diverse portfolio of products that connect millions of people with our world-leading science, conservation and visitor experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the adoption of a product management approach, embed agile ways of working and drive meaningful change across the organisation. You'll inspire a talented product team, influence strategic decision-making, and work with experts across science, horticulture, technology and marketing to create innovative services that enhance the experience of millions of users. With ambitious plans for the future, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an organisation whose work benefits people, plants and the planet.
You’ll be passionate about developing user-focussed digital products and services, creating digital product strategies and managing a portfolio of digital products. You’ll lead the digital products vision, roadmap and framework for Kew, heading up a team of motivated Digital Product Managers to identify and deliver improvements to our existing portfolio of products, including kew.org and shop.kew.org. You’ll work with a diverse range of other teams across the organisation to creatively develop new digital products and services that deliver real value for our users.
This role is part of Kew’s Digital department and reports to the Director of Digital. If you're passionate about building high-quality digital products that balance user needs with organisational goals, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Please note that the interviews will be provisionally held on 27th July 2026.
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.
No agencies please.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Salary : $61,337 - $71,424