Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Restoration Officer
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
In the UK and globally, the value of biodiversity is increasingly important in human lives and livelihoods. RBG Kew’s scientific mission as a world-leading biodiversity institute is to stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to societal challenges (NbS, of which restoration is a component) through its Science Strategy and Manifesto for Change . We undertake research on the development and delivery of NbS primarily through our Ecosystem Stewardship research priority and our Millennium Seed Bank, part of Kew Science’s Partnerships Department. Both entities are strongly engaged with the development of Kew REACH (Restoration, Enhancement, Adaptation and Creation of Habitats), a joint venture between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) and Greensphere Capital’s Gaia Sciences Innovation (GSI) Platform.Kew REACH’s mission is to be the world’s pre-eminent, science-led, high-trust, habitat consulting firm, powered by RBG Kew’s unparalleled scientific reputation, integrity, and expertise. Kew REACH will provide trusted scientific credentials, transparency, data, and accountability at scale in a market where these qualities are lacking, open to misinterpretation and even exploitation by industry and governments leading, in turn, to poor investment decisions, reputational risk and lack of meaningful action to protect the planet. It will also aim to maximise Kew’s impact from its work on NBS, with its research informing the science-led approach. Kew REACH draws on Kew’s expertise to advise on and help implement a wide range of outcomes to clients in urban, agricultural, forestry and conservation landscapes including provision of assessment, high-resolution measurement, capability building, enhancement and restoration planning, implementation, resilience modelling and evaluation.Hours of workFull timeContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract end date2 years from start dateSalary£38,100 – £40,926 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]DirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, Richmond, HybridClosing Date30/03/2025Documents(PDF, 279.26kb)
(PDF, 114.81kb)More detailsWe seek individuals qualified to PhD level, or with PhD equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline, with strong data management and analysis skills. You will possess experience and ability in communicating effectively to a wide range of internal and external audiences, and be able to thrive in consultancy and client-oriented settings through flexibility, knowledge and agility. We particularly seek those able to use their skillsets to maximise Kew’s impact in NbS sensu lato.We seek an individual with research or practice-based restoration expertise, especially that relating to selection and propagation of seeds via an understanding of seed science and conservation. They should also possess a strong understanding of the relationship between restoring and protecting biodiversity, and its role in lives and livelihoods.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 £38,100 – £40,926 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
£38100 – 40926 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:22:11 GMT
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