Senior Ecologist
Royal Horticultural Society
Job Title: Senior Ecologist (Maternity Cover)
Location: Wisley Garden
Salary: £35 805
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 10 months FTC
Are you an enthusiastic ecologist with knowledge and experience in biodiversity recording and data analysis relevant to UK gardens?
This is an exciting time to join the thriving Royal Horticultural Society Plant Health team, as we work to report on the biodiversity the societies gardens support and develop action plans to further enhance it. The role will include reviewing the wildlife surveys undertaken between 2022 and 2024, development of a data management tool and setting out of habitat management plans. You will be involved in the sharing of our Biodiversity Positive story so far.
Details of our great benefits can be found here.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact [email protected] please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
About Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. This vision underpins all that we do – from inspirational gardens and shows, through our scientific research, to our education and community programmes. We are committed to inspiring everyone to grow.
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. This vision underpins all that we do – from inspirational gardens and shows, through our scientific research, to our education and community programmes. We are committed to inspiring everyone to grow.
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