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Join a global mission to protect life on Earth, working with leading scientists at the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Overview
Salary
£34216 - £34527
Location
Wakehurst, West Sussex, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a revered institution at the forefront of plant science, also operating as a major visitor attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We aim to understand and safeguard the planet’s plant and fungus biodiversity for humanity's benefit and the conservation of all life. We champion nature by conducting acclaimed scientific research, nurturing vast collections of plants and fungi, and inspiring the public through our beautiful gardens in Kew and Wakehurst while harnessing our 260 years of heritage.
Role Summary
- Facilitate delivery of the Nature Unlocked programme at Wakehurst.
- Coordinate research, disseminate outcomes and track progress for significant research impact.
- Liaise with Kew scientists, Public Programmes, and Marketing & Communications teams.
- Support the Wakehurst Ecosystem Observatory research facility’s day-to-day operations.
Role Requirements
- Strong administrative and programme coordination experience.
- Ability to manage timelines, reporting requirements, and multiple priorities across a complex research programme.
- A keen interest in science with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders about technical content.
- Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning, substantial annual leave entitlement, and flexible working arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, and discounted gym membership.
- Competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into various national museums and galleries, in addition to our own Kew and Wakehurst Gardens.
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 role: As a Nature Unlocked Programme Officer, you will facilitate the delivery of the Nature Unlocked programme at Kew Wakehurst. This involves coordinating research activity, disseminating research outcomes, and tracking progress to ensure the programme delivers significant research impact for Wakehurst and the region. You will work closely with Kew scientists, Public Programmes, and Marketing & Communications teams, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Wakehurst Ecosystem Observatory research facility and liaising with a growing network of external collaborators.
Job requirements: The successful candidate will bring strong administrative and programme coordination experience, with the ability to manage timelines, reporting requirements, and competing priorities across a complex research programme. A keen interest in science and confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders with technical content are essential. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships are also required.
Benefits: 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.
