The Global Biodiversity Standard Conservation Officer

Position Summary

In response to the dual crises of climate change and loss of biodiversity, Botanic Gardens
Conservation International (BGCI), the Society for Ecological Restoration, the World
Agroforestry Centre, TRAFFIC, IUCN and other partners have developed the world’s first Global Biodiversity Standard that specifically
recognises and promotes the protection, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity in
tree-planting, Forest Landscape Restoration, Nature-based Solutions and ecological restoration
sites. BGCI and its partners have secured five years of funding (2022-2027) with which to
develop, test and launch the Standard. We are looking for a Project Officer who will support
the roll-out and implementation of the Global Biodiversity Standard.

Title of post:
The Global Biodiversity Standard Conservation Officer
Job Purpose:
To co-ordinate and manage the roll-out of BGCI’s Global Biodiversity Standard certification
Contract Type:
Full-time
Duration:
2 years Fixed Term Appointment, with potential to extend
Location:
BGCI Offices, Kew, London but with option of hybrid/remote working
Remuneration:
£27k-£30k pa dependent on level of qualifications within a broad range (experience, education,
training), performance related to project management, budget management, people management and
other measures.

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation and a global
network for plant conservation located in Kew, London with regional bureaux in China, Kenya,
Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 900 botanical institutions working in
plant conservation – botanic gardens, arboreta, NGOs, restoration organisations, government,
and universities – in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive
network of members, and the wider conservation community, to use our collective knowledge and
hands on expertise to reverse the threat of extinction facing plants and to secure plant
diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI provides the secretariat for the Ecological Restoration Alliance of Botanic Gardens (ERA),
and BGCI and its partners have over 20 years of experience carrying out tree species recovery
through the Global Trees Campaign. In addition, BGCI leads the Global Tree Assessment, which is
generating the most accurate and comprehensive data on global tree diversity available. The
GTA, ERA and the GTC have helped BGCI and its partners to develop and support a substantial
knowledge base and expert network covering restoration and plant species recovery in >50
countries. BGCI’s broader network includes technical partners in nearly every country in the
world.

Person Specification 

BGCI is seeking to appoint a person with project management, communication and networking
skills. Candidates for this post will require a proven track record in a conservation or
scientific organisation, managing or leading conservation/science projects, ideally in the
international NGO sector. The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity to complex,
multicultural and multinational institutions and structures. Working within a partnership
model, candidates must be able to show their capacity to innovate and to manage change. The
post-holder should have a willingness to travel frequently and internationally. Motivated
individuals with a passion for plant conservation are encouraged to apply. 

Closing date for applications is 30th September 2024

The interviews will be conducted online/in person 14 -16th October 2024. 

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our
organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are
free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications
from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our
sector.