Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Glow Wild Project Assistant
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
Wakehurst, Kew’s Wild Botanic Garden in Sussex, is seeking a project assistant for our annual winter light trail, Glow Wild at Wakehurst in Sussex.This is an exciting opportunity to support key parts of Kew’s role: inspiring a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world and extending our reach. We do this by creating magical memories in nature for our 3500+ visitors a night during the Glow Wild season, whilst also contributing valuable funds to support Kew’s vital work.You’ll be an integral part of our small, yet resourceful delivery team, assisting the Glow Wild Producer and Creative Lead. The post is a balance of administrative and practical work, supporting us in all aspects of the event’s development and delivery – spanning creative content, event and visitor operations, logistics, financial administration, health and safety, community and communications.Hours of workAnnualisedPart-time hours per week14.4 hours per week (average)Contract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end date9 monthsSalary£30,200 per annum pro-rataDirectorateGardensLocationWakehurst, West SussexClosing Date14/04/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 134.53kb)More detailsThe ideal candidate will be an adaptable and unflappable administrator with a can-do mentality and the flexibility to turn your hand to a variety of tasks. You’ll be self-motivated and proficient in managing your own time according to priorities. Equally, you’ll have strong practical skills, and a love of the outdoors. Overall, the role requires a creative, flexible and organised team player, with a strong logistical head.The role is offered as a flexible, part-time opportunity. Hours vary throughout the year to accommodate the Glow Wild annual cycle. During February to August, the equivalent of 1 to 2 days per week can be expected, jumping to 3 – 4 days during the peak work period from October to January. As we operate across the holiday period, long periods of leave will not be granted during this time.The successful applicant would ideally also be part of the event’s delivery team on the ground – working approximately 10 evenings during the event’s run. Event dates for 2024 are 27 November – 1 January (non-consecutive nights).This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.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 £30,200 per annum pro-rata.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 interviewing disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.
Expected salary
£30200 per year
Location
West Sussex
Job date
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:14:53 GMT
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