Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Project Manager – Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
The tropical peatlands and their flora have been a focus of Kew researchers for over ten years, with a well-established professional network in the Amazon basin and more recently in the Congo basin delivering peat distribution maps, ecology, management, and climate mitigation. This role is part of our new Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project “Using biodiversity to support climate resilient livelihoods in intact tropical peatlands”.Hours of workPart timePart-time hours per week18 hoursContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract start dateProvisionally 15 January 2025Contract end date30 October 2027Salary£38,519 – £40,988 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]DirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, Richmond, HybridClosing Date24/11/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 120.87kb)More detailsWe are seeking a part-time project manager with experience of working with UK government initiative funded projects, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management and reporting and delivering projects in developing countries. If you have experience in project management gained in a research setting, ability to work independently, proficiency in Spanish or French and enjoy collaborating with global research partners, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Interviews are planned for early December, ideally in person but online is also possible.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 for this position is £38,519 – £40,988 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]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
£38519 – 40988 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:24:24 GMT
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