Volunteer Learning & Development Advisor

Position Summary 

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved as a BGCI Volunteer, supporting us to develop and establish a planned approach to learning and development. We are seeking help to develop learning opportunities for all staff, including soft and technical skills, management and leadership development, coaching, and self-learning support. A creative approach is welcomed.

Title of post: Volunteer Learning & Development Advisor 
Job Purpose: Working with the Head of Human Resources, you will bring your skills and expertise to help us develop our learning and development offering. 
Contract Type: Unpaid; Volunteer role 
Duration: Flexible 
Location: Working at BGCI Offices, Kew, London; OR; working from home (UK)
Remuneration: This is an unpaid role 

About BGCI 

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation with around 40 staff. We are a global network for plant conservation located in Kew, London with regional bureaux in China, Kenya, Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 800 botanical institutions working in plant conservation in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive network of members, 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. 

Will the role be right for me? 

This role will suit you if you are 

• Experienced in developing and delivering learning and development solutions and resources 
• A people-person with an enthusiastic attitude towards BGCI and our aims 
• Good with verbal and written communication skills 
• Flexible in your approach 

We offer:

• A warm and friendly environment 
• Lots of scope to get involved in areas of learning & development that are of interest to you 
• You would be supporting an organisation that is committed to plant biodiversity and conservation across the globe 
• Flexibility - you can be flexible about how much of your time you give, or how long your commit for. You can also be flexible about where you volunteer – you can be based in our offices in Kew or carry out the work at home.

If you are interested in this volunteer role, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is 12th May 2025. Interviews will be conducted online in May, date to be confirmed. 

If you would like an informal chat with Karen Turnbull, Head of HR, about the role then please email us at [email protected]

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.