Wood Technician for the Kew World Forest ID Collection

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A clear communicator with good computer skills, you must be an organised individual able to multi-task when necessary but also able to undertake more routine tasks when required, with an eye for detail. You will be involved in organising the import and export of biological samples, processing them to ensure they are safe and legal, dealing with administration and ensuring work areas are safe and clean. Our ideal candidate will have practical experience of laboratory work, a keen interest in the natural world and an ability to see the bigger picture.

To be successful in this role you'll need to be an enthusiastic team player, with patience and a good sense of humour, who is also able to work on your own initiative.

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 will be £24,252 - £26,947 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.

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 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.