Business Support Administrator

RBGE is a world leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction taking positive action for plants and people; from local communities across Scotland, to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency, and to support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on our 354-year history as a scientific botanic garden and centre of education with internationally important botanical collections, and extensive international partnerships. Our four Scottish gardens – Benmore, Dawyck, Logan and ‘The Botanics’ in Edinburgh – comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth.

This role is part of our business support team, with a focus on providing key administrative support to our Science Directorate team in particular. You’ll carry out a wide range of duties including diary and inbox management, travel and itinerary planning, meeting co-ordination, room bookings, distribution of relevant papers and subsequent minutes etc. You’ll be responsible for keeping key science management information up to date, provide administrative support to the wider science management team, and cover for other business support colleagues during period of absence.

You’ll need strong administrative experience gained within similar roles, excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise as necessary, as well as meticulous attention to detail.

Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at RBGE. We are a flexible employer and offer a variety of working patterns to suit the needs of our staff and the organisation.

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Closing date:           midday (BST) on Friday 4 October 2024 

Interview date:         Interviews will be held in October 2024, date TBC

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