Systems Operations Officer (Worktribe)

Kew has committed, through its Manifesto for Change 2021-2030, to deliver science-based knowledge and solutions to protect biodiversity and use natural resources sustainably. To help deliver this, our 450 research-focussed staff require grant funding. Our small professional support team, Research Services, provides guidance and support to Kew’s researchers in the application and management of research grants. We’ve recently implemented Worktribe (a SaaS research management platform) and this role will support its continued development and use at Kew.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the system, ensuring it is appropriately optimised and used to support our staff in accurately applying for, and managing their research grants. You’ll be expected to quickly become the systems expert, working closely with others in Research Services and our researchers who use Worktribe on a daily basis, as well as colleagues in IT, Finance and HR, ensuring it is used accurately for grant applications, oversight and reporting.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

The salary for this position is £36,338 - £41,747 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer 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.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.