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Join the renowned RBG Kew as a Project Assistant in their mission to protect Earth's flora and contribute to critical research responsibilities.
Overview
Salary
£34216
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a prestigious and renowned plant science institute and a UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to the study and protection of plants and fungi. With our lofty mission of understanding and safeguarding plant life and surroundings for a sustainable future, our work spans scientific research, conservation, and public enlightenment. Join our committed team as we forge towards creating a world where nature is protected and managed sustainably.
As a Project Assistant for the Guinea Tropical Important Plant Areas project, your role includes:
- Assisting the Research Associate in organising and supervising projects in Guinea.
- Overseeing project spending and assisting in reporting.
- Supporting and occasionally undertaking fieldwork and collecting data for TIPAs and Red List Assessments.
Prospective candidates should fulfil the following requirements:
- A Degree in biology, plant science, or environmental studies.
- Strong communication skills with proficiency in French, both written and spoken.
- Experience in handling multiple projects, field experience, and knowledge of the African flora.
The hiring process will involve submission of the resume, written tests based on the job role and a face-to-face interview. Enjoy enormous benefits such as continuous learning opportunities, annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, wellbeing support, competitive pension, employee discount scheme, access to our beautiful gardens and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries.
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 Project Assistant for the Guinea Tropical Important Plant Areas project, you will assist the Research Associate for West Africa with the organisation and supervision of projects in Guinea. You will work closely with the in-country project assistants and liaise with partners, oversee project spending, and assist in reporting the project to funders. Additionally, you will support and undertake occasional fieldwork in Guinea, collect and collate data for TIPA and Red List assessments, and assist with training and delivering workshops.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should be educated to degree level in biology, plant science, or environmental studies. You must be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a small team, and possess good communication skills. Proficiency in written and spoken French is required to liaise with partners and colleagues. Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously, field experience, and knowledge of the African flora are essential. Some knowledge of the TIPA programme and red listing experience would be advantageous. Organisational skills and good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, 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 a 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.
