Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction, that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.
You will have a relevant first degree or equivalent experience in collections management, be an excellent communicator with the flexibility to manage your own activities and those of a small team. This role requires attention to detail, a proven ability to follow precise procedures and accurately document and track specimen records through appropriate IT tools. You will contribute towards developing policy in order to attain Museum Accreditation, have knowledge of the SPECTRUM collections management standard and an understanding of relevant legislation governing the movement of plant genetic resources.
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.
For details and to apply go to https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/herbarium-collections-manager-245800.html