Learning & Organisational Development Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Learning & Organisational Development team

This is a permanent role of 18 hours (0.5 FTE).  However, it is also with up to an additional 12 hours a week fixed term until 31st March 2027 to support our Artificial Intelligence upskilling project.

This post plays a critical role in delivering our People & Culture Strategy particularly relation to the areas Learning and Organisational Development.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Learning & Organisational Development team

This is a permanent role of 18 hours (0.5 FTE). However, it is also with up to an additional 12 hours a week fixed term until 31st March 2027 to support our Artificial Intelligence upskilling project.

This post plays a critical role in delivering our People & Culture Strategy particularly relation to the areas Learning and Organisational Development.

Learning & Organisational Development Advisor

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We are looking for a proactive and motivated person with Learning & Organisational Development experience to join our positive team. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead projects and work with a wide range of stakeholders across Kew and externally. Taking personal accountability is a must as is a strong ethos regarding delivering high quality products.

Ideally the candidate will hold a relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in the field of Learning & Organisational development

Knowledge and experience of commissioning and rolling out training related to AI upskilling and awareness raising is also desirable.

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 £39,243 pro rata per annum [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”.

At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve.

As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.

No agencies please.