Science Education Administrator (MSBP Training)

This role within the Millennium Seed Bank’s training team will provide administrative support for trainees, science visitors and training courses. Responsibilities will include managing training bookings, maintaining a contact database, making travel arrangements for trainees and administering invoices and fees, using finance management software.  The postholder will identify and share with science education colleagues best practice for the effective administration of training. 

This role within the Millennium Seed Bank’s training team will provide administrative support for trainees, science visitors and training courses. Responsibilities will include managing training bookings, maintaining a contact database, making travel arrangements for trainees and administering invoices and fees, using finance management software. The postholder will identify and share with science education colleagues best practice for the effective administration of training.

Science Education Administrator (MSBP Training)

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Expert in the use of Microsoft applications, and with recent experience of working in an administrative role, the postholder will have proven ability to work both as part of a team and independently as required, and will demonstrate excellent organisational skills and a professional approach. They will have experience in procurement of services and products, strong numerical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience within a training and education team in a scientific organisation would be desirable. Experience of using virtual learning platforms for the management and delivery of training would also be an advantage.

Interviews are due to take place on 18 May.

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

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 £29,692 per annum (pro rata) [Band B]

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”.

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.