Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Global Tree Seed Bank: Unlocked – Administrator
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership team at Wakehurst. The post will support the delivery of the “Global Tree Seed Bank – Unlocked” the fourth phase of Kew’s exciting initiative to secure, research, and make available, seed collections from the world’s most important and threatened tree species.Hours of workFull timeContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end dateDecember 2026Salary£26,100 per annumDirectorateScienceLocationWakehurst, West Sussex, HybridClosing Date19/05/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 85.21kb)More detailsWith proven solid experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, the ideal candidate will have strong familiarity with Microsoft Office packages (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook) and will be expected to demonstrate experience of databasing and researching information on the internet. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage time in order to complete tasks to tight deadlines.Training will be given where required, and the post holder is supported by a friendly dynamic team. However, much of the role entails working on the post holder’s own initiative, thus good organisational and prioritisation skills are essential.This is a varied role supporting a growing and diverse team to deliver an ambitious and exciting global conservation programme.This role is based at Wakehurst with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.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 will be £26,100 per annum.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 per year
Location
West Sussex
Job date
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:21:44 GMT
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