Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Herbarium Support Officer
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
This is an exciting time to join RBG Kew as we deliver our Science Strategy 2021-2025. Science has always been the heart of RBG Kew’s purpose.We are looking to appoint a competent individual as a Herbarium Support Officer to support the Herbarium Curation Manager and Head of Science Collections. Duties will include coordinating the process for permitting external visitors to access the Science Collections, liaising with Kew’s External Affairs and Press teams for filming events in the Herbarium, liaising with science Estates Liaison officer for building related needs, and assisting the science collections and policy teams in administration around field work approvals and related documentation. You will be a key member of the Science Collections team, working with the other members of the broader Science Directorate and visitors.The role will be based at our Kew Gardens site and is full time (18-month contract).Full time hours are 36 per week.Hours of workFull timeNumber of vacancies1Contract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end date18 months from the start dateSalary£26,100 – £27,322 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experienceDirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date30/06/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 178.34kb)More detailsThis role will suit those who have a background in supporting senior managers, excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail. You will have previous administration experience, proven ability to work on your own initiative, and someone who proactively plans/follows-up on actions arising. You will also bring outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage with people at all levels and build working relationships with stakeholders/colleagues across the organisation. Alongside externally, involving scientific visitors from overseas.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 will be £26,100 – £27,322 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.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.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.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.
Expected salary
£26100 – 27322 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:58:50 GMT
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