Development Coordinator

  • Part time
  • £25,424 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 20th February 2026


  • Advertised from 29th January 2026
  • 28 hours, permanent,
  • Plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

Role

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives, and diverse perspectives are valued.

The Development and Communications Division at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh plays a vital role in raising the funds and support that allow our Gardens, science and conservation work to thrive. We are now seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our small, efficient team in a key administrative role.

This is a database and supporter care position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys working with data, systems and processes, and takes pride in accuracy, consistency and excellent record-keeping.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of our Membership and Individual Giving programmes, including:

• Accurate recording of membership subscriptions and donations on our CRM database (Raiser’s Edge)

• Processing our membership card renewal, new member welcome, and lapsed programme

• Supporting the wider team with office administration and occasional event support

• Ensuring timely and accurate supporter communications and acknowledgements via phone, email and post

• Maintaining high standards of data quality to support the wider team with reporting, retention and stewardship

Alongside this, your friendly, professional customer service covering our email inbox and telephone line will help to maintain RBGE’s strong membership retention rates and positive supporter experience.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours or job-sharing.

RBGE is unable to sponsor applicants without the right to work in the United Kingdom for this role. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure eligibility to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the appointment.

Application notes

Visit our website to find out more and apply

Closing date: 10am, Friday 20 February 2026

Interview date: w/c 2 March 2026

For more information including job description, person specification and to apply, please visit our website


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