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In support of Kew's mission to influence national and international opinion and policy, this position plays a pivotal role as the UK CITES Scientific Authority for Flora. The primary responsibility involves delivering scientific advice to Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) by conducting non-detriment findings for CITES plant applications within specified standards and deadlines. This entails extensive research, evidence collation, and contributing to scientific advice for policy development at both national and international CITES meetings. This role will contribute to research on sustainable use of plants and wildlife trade to support policy evidence.
You will work closely with APHA, Defra, BorderForce, Kew Staff and other stakeholders including CITES trade groups to assist with CITES outreach and representation of the UK CITES Scientific Authority for Flora at meetings and events. This role will involve desktop research, liaison with experts and coordinating information from Kew’s herbarium, wood, living and economic botany collections to conduct the background research required.
About you
The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in natural environment, conservation, botany, biological sciences, or a related field, along with a demonstrated understanding of CITES. Additionally, proficiency in producing reports, conducting literature reviews, data collation, analysis, visualisation are essential qualifications for this role. The ideal candidate will have proficient written and oral communication skills, strong IT proficiency, organisational and time management abilities, meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation for independent work, and an understanding of biodiversity conservation issues.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
About us
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.
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 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.
