About the job

Job summary

The grasslands of Madagascar and their flora have been a focus of Kew research for over ten years, with a well-established professional network in Madagascar delivering diversity documentation, ecology, development, and climate adaptation. This role is part of our new Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project “Optimised spatial resource management of Madagascar's open grassy ecosystems supporting livelihoods, climate and biodiversity in a global biodiversity hotspot”.

Job description

Experienced in UK government funded project and financial management and reporting, ideally in the science and biodiversity conservation sector with knowledge of biodiversity, conservation, or carbon capture, the ideal candidate will have an interest in Madagascar and in grassland flora, demonstrating ability to plan and deliver project reporting in dynamic situations in developing countries.

Person specification

Must be a proactive communicator with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, able to establish good relationships, communicate with clarity and confidence and establish influence with all project stakeholders, able to independently manage data and deliver to deadlines. The post holder will also have an opportunity to contribute to scientific research and publications.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. The role includes annual visits to Madagascar.

Interviews are planned for late February, ideally in person but online also possible.

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.

Things you need to know

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. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.