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Project assistant

Kew Gardens

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United Kingdom , Richmond

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

34216.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are looking for a project assistant to work on the Guinea Tropical Important Plant Areas project. You will assist the Research Associate for West Africa with the organisation and supervision of projects in Guinea, working closely with the in-country project assistants and liaising with partners, oversee project spending, and assist reporting of the project to funders. In this role you will support and undertake occasional fieldwork in Guinea, collect and collate data for TIPA and Red List assessments and assist with training and delivering workshops.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist the Research Associate for West Africa with the organisation and supervision of projects in Guinea
  • Work closely with the in-country project assistants and liaising with partners
  • Oversee project spending
  • Assist reporting of the project to funders
  • Support and undertake occasional fieldwork in Guinea
  • Collect and collate data for TIPA and Red List assessments
  • Assist with training and delivering workshops

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level in biology, plant science or environmental studies
  • Highly motivated
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good written and spoken French
  • Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Field experience
  • Knowledge of the African flora
  • Organised
  • Good computer skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice to have:

  • Some knowledge of the TIPA programme
  • Red listing experience
What we offer:
  • Opportunities for continuous learning
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Flexible working
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
  • Competitive pension
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries
  • Access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Expiration:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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