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Part-time (28 hours), 2-year fixed term contract, based in Edinburgh
Salary £37,265 to £40,452 pro-rata (pay award pending) plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

Are you a procurement professional passionate about sustainability, collaboration, and delivering value for money? The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Resources and Planning Division.

As our Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end regulated procurement activities across a diverse and impactful organisation. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and report to the Procurement Manager to ensure procurement strategies align with RBGE’s values and objectives.

You will lead regulated and support nonregulated procurement processes from strategy development through to contract award, and in some cases contract management. You’ll provide expert guidance on procurement planning, market engagement, and sustainability, while leveraging national and sectoral frameworks to ensure efficient, compliant outcomes. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver value-for-money solutions, and you’ll contribute to continuous improvement by supporting procurement training and capacity building across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid track record in Scottish public sector procurement, and excellent organisational and analytical abilities. Proficiency in IT (particularly Excel and Word), a proactive, customer-focused mindset, and high professional integrity are essential. Required qualities include familiarity with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), an understanding of contract law, and an interest in environmental and sustainability issues.

To apply please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
•    Your CV outlining responsibilities and achievements in previous roles
•    A covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post
•    A completed equal opportunities questionnaire: EOQ Form 

Closing date:                        midday (BST) Monday, 7July 2025
Interview date:                     Thursday, 17 July 2025
Recruitment information: Job description and person specification    

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

Full-time (35 hours), permanent post, based in Edinburgh
Salary £45,712 (pay award pending) plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-leading centre for plant science, horticulture, and education. Our stunning and diverse estate which is home to historic buildings, laboratories, glasshouses and vibrant gardens welcomes around one million visitors each year. As a much-loved public destination and a hub for re-search and conservation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across all our sites.

We’re now looking for a passionate and proactive Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver on that commitment. In this key leadership role, you’ll foster a culture of safety - ensuring that everyone who works with us or visits our gardens feels safe.

Supporting our team of Health & Safety Advisors and working closely with Trade Union representatives, you will be our main point of contact for regulators and auditors. Your expertise will shape strategies, ensure compliance, and promote shared responsibility for health and safety across our sites in Edinburgh, Dunoon, Port Logan, and Peebles.

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, backed by a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). You’ll bring experience of leading safety initiatives in complex environments, along with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative setting and is ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
•    Your CV
•    A covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post
•    A completed equal opportunities questionnaire: EOQ form

Closing date:                        Midday (BST) on Friday 11 July 2025
Interview date:                     W/B 21 July 2025
Recruitment information:  Job description and person specification

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

Paid traineeship  

Role Summary 

Payment: 80 hours at £12.60 per hour split over duration of traineeship paid in 7 equal monthly instalments.  Up to £1,008 in total, subject to completing the full traineeship. 

No previous experience or formal knowledge in environmental science is needed to be a Biodiversity Ambassador.