Global Tree Seed Bank Data Officer
- West Sussex
- £32,900 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
(PDF, 171.53kb)More detailsThe successful applicant will have advanced data management, manipulation and analysis skills and experience in analysing large, complex biological datasets. They will have a minimum of intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and a good level of skill in using some of the following applications: MS Access, SQL, BRAHMS, EarthCape and R.The post holder should have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate technical information well, both written and verbal. The successful applicant will be equally comfortable working as part of a team and working independently with minimum supervision.A basic framework of botanical knowledge is required including an understanding of plant taxonomic structures.The salary will be £32,900 per annum dependent on skills and experience.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.We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement for new starters, family friendly policies, a choice of competitive pensions and flexible benefits scheme.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply Now”.We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.