Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Government Affairs Assistant
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
In this critical decade for action on the environmental crises, RBG Kew has committed its resources to finding solutions to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development. We believe Nature holds many of the answers, but species are becoming extinct before their secrets can be unlocked. Kew aims to be the ‘go to’ organisation for advice and evidence on plant science and horticulture.
The Government Affairs Assistant will be part of a busy team at Kew, which leads on our government relations, engagement and influence, and whose impact will be critical if we are to deliver on our ambitions. The team is responsible for leading outreach with a broad range of government stakeholders (UK and international), the positioning of Kew with this audience, and wider policy influence.
The Government Affairs Assistant will play a pivotal role in providing administrative support to the team, including diary management, meeting and event support, managing team finances and other systems, minuting meetings, tracking actions, and travel booking.
Hours of work
Part time
Part-time hours per week
28.8 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£26,100 per annum pro-rata
Directorate
Resources
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
17/03/2024
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More details
The post-holder will have strong administrative skills, thrive on working at pace, juggling a varied set of tasks and working with a broad range of other teams across Kew and external stakeholders. The role will suit a motivated, highly organised team-player who is calm under pressure and used to setting up and maintaining systems, and helping organise small events and visits.
This role is based at Kew 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 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 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
£26100 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:46:49 GMT
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