Science Education Administrator (MSBP Training)

Role Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for trainees, science visitors and training courses.

Manage training bookings and maintain a contact database.

Arrange travel for trainees and administer invoices and fees via finance management software.

Identify and share best practice for the effective administration of training with colleagues.

Qualifications

Expert in Microsoft applications and recent experience in an administrative role.

• Proven ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and a professional approach.
• Experience in procurement of services and products.
• Strong numerical, verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within a training and education team in a scientific organisation.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms for the management and delivery of training.

Benefits

£29,692 per annum (pro rata) Band B

Generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working and optional home working.

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support (cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership).

Competitive pension, employee discount scheme, free entry to national museums and galleries, and access to the gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

About the Organisation

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 create a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably.

Equality Statement

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.