Wakehurst is looking for an experienced Senior Press Officer to join their dynamic Marketing and Strategic Communications team. The Senior Press Officer is responsible for delivering creative and impactful PR campaigns that will drive engagement, visits and brand awareness. The postholder will lead primarily on communications for Wakehurst''s vibrant events programme, and contribute to a wider brand campaign to establish Wakehurst''s reputation as Kew''s living laboratory and a garden with purpose. You will also support the efficient running of the Wakehurst press office. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who has proven experience of delivering national PR campaigns and securing high impact coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms, ideally for a cultural organisation or visitor attraction. You will bring experience of working in a busy press office and have outstanding copywriting and verbal communication skills. You must have a keen eye for strong stories, have a provable track record of successful pitching to regional and national outlets and be comfortable working with the central Kew Communications team. This role is a fixed term maternity cover role based at Wakehurst with hybrid working. A minimum of two days per week in the office at Wakehurst is required with occasional short-notice presence on site for reactive media. Occasional working days at Kew Gardens may also be required. This role will involve a modest amount (approx 3