Seeds to Trees Project Coordinator in East Grinstead

Overview

In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of the Seeds to Trees Project, providing new evidence-based guidance and training products to increase the quality, quantity and diversity of tree planting material in the UK. You will work with stakeholders in Kew, Defra and the tree production industry to understand training needs within the sector and develop new training and guidance products, including an online tree seed collecting training module, in-person training events and updates to existing published guidance on tree production from seed.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to use your knowledge of seeds, experience of developing or delivering training materials and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively to have a real impact on future woodlands across the UK. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and planning skills and be able to collate, interpret and present information from a diverse range of sources including Kew databases and the scientific and technical literature.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of the Seeds to Trees Project, ensuring that training and guidance products meet stakeholder needs.

Collaborate with stakeholders in Kew, Defra and the tree production industry to identify training needs.

Develop and produce new training and guidance products such as online modules, in-person events, and updates to existing guidance.

Interpret and present information from a diverse range of sources including Kew databases, scientific literature, and technical guidelines.

Qualifications

Knowledge of seeds and experience in developing or delivering training materials.

Strong organisational and planning skills.

Ability to collate, interpret and present information from diverse sources.

Benefits

Salary: £39,243 pro rata per annum (Band D).

Benefits include opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, 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.

Equal Opportunities

At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. We value your perspective and lived experience and offer support to achieve your full potential. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.