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Join RBG Kew, an impactful organization focused on global plant and fungi protection, in a vital government-related role that influences policy and drives conservation initiatives
Overview
Salary
£47000 - £50000
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
RBG Kew, a leading plant science institute and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is dedicated to understanding and protecting plant biodiversity for the well-being of all life on Earth. With historical significance stretching over 260 years, the organization uses its comprehensive plant and fungi collections, powerful scientific research, and vast network of partnerships to counter the current extinction crisis and pave a path towards a sustainably managed world.
Role Summary
- Work as a part of the busy team leading government relations and strategic international engagement at Kew.
- Identify opportunities to offer expert advice and evidence.
- Lead and coordinate outreach with a broad range of government stakeholders.
- Lead on thought leadership and high-profile events and visits, both on and off-site.
Role Requirements
- Proactive and strong background in government affairs, policy management, and stakeholder engagement is mandatory.
- Experience in environmental policy, plant science, or a related field is greatly valued.
Application Process Details
- Enjoy numerous benefits including continuous learning opportunities, generous annual leave, flexible working schemes, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, competitive pension, employee discounts, and free entry into a range of national museums and galleries including 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.
The role: As the Government Affairs and Policy Manager, you will be part of a busy team at Kew, which leads on UK government relations and outreach, strategic international engagement, our presence at fora like the UN COPs, and thought leadership and policy influence. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating outreach and engagement with a broad range of government stakeholders, UK and international, the positioning of Kew with this audience, identifying opportunities to offer expert advice and evidence, and for wider policy influence, as well as leading on thought leadership and high-profile events and visits, on and off-site.
Job requirements: This position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in government affairs, policy management, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in environmental policy, plant science, or a related field is highly desirable.
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.
