Training Certification Officer (Seed conservation projects)


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Reference number

325260

Salary

£30,200
per annum

Job grade

Executive Officer
Band C

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

3 years

Business area

RBGK – Science

Type of role

Education and Training
Operational Delivery
Operational Research
Science

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Little London, South East England, RH17 6TN

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership team at Wakehurst, to develop and initiate a training certification program to empower partner organizations to deliver seed conservation training.  The post will support the delivery of the “Global Tree Seed Bank – Unlocked” the fourth phase of RBG Kew’s initiative to secure, research, and make available, seed collections from the world’s most important and threatened tree species.  This is a three-year post to begin 1st January 2024.

Job description

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with experience in seed science or related plant biology field, the ideal candidate has experience of administering and/or delivering training or courses. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, Teams) as well as confident internet and social media use are essential.

The post holder will have good communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to build and maintain effective working relationships at different levels, working with stakeholders within RBG Kew to create and deliver resources, as well as with external partners to deliver the training program.

Training will be given where required, and the post holder is supported by a friendly dynamic team and in regular dialogue with stakeholders. However, much of the role entails working on the post holder’s own initiative, thus good organisational and prioritisation skills are essential. The ability to be flexible, adjusting to changing training needs or partner demands and to cope under pressure is essential.

Person specification

The post holder will collect and hold personal data on training participants. The ability to handle sensitive information, maintain strict confidentiality, and display a high level of integrity and discretion are important for the role.

This role is based at Wakehurst with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. 

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.

Selection process details

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the Kew Gardens website. 

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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  • Email : jobs@kew.org

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