Botanist Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Botanist Do?
Botanists are occupied with the maintenance of an range of plants from around the world, often in a botanic garden. They conduct scientific studies and travel in order to study plants growing in the wild. Botanists are responsible for the maintenance and development of the botanic garden.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Botanist
Essential Skills
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialBotany knowledge
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialEvolution Of Economic Forecasts knowledge
The ecological and economical changes in society and the way these factors evolved during the past, present and future economic forecasts.
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialRecreation Activities knowledge
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
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EssentialCharacteristics Of Plants knowledge
The varieties, characteristics and structural and functional features of plants, depending on their habitat.
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EssentialVariety Of Botanicals knowledge
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
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EssentialCollect Biological Data skill
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialDevelop Recreation Programmes skill
Develop plans and policies which aim to provide the desired recreation activities to a target group or in a community.
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EssentialEstablish Daily Priorities skill
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel. Effectively deal with multi-task workload.
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EssentialFollow Company Standards skill
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Logistics skill
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines.
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EssentialManage Operational Budgets skill
Prepare, monitor and adjust operational budgets together with the economical/administrative manager/professionals in the arts institute/unit/project.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialManage Supplies skill
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and …
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EssentialPromote Recreation Activities skill
Promote the implementation of recreation programs in a community, as well as recreation services provided by an organisation or institution.
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EssentialRepresent The Organisation skill
Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.
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EssentialSchedule Recreation Facilities skill
Schedule the use of recreational facilities.
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EssentialSet Organisational Policies skill
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
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EssentialSupervise Daily Information Operations skill
Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.
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EssentialAdvise On Acquisitions skill
Investigate acquisition options, compare them and give advice.
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EssentialManage Recreational Facility skill
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility. Organise all activities and coordinate the different departments functioning within a cultural facility. Develop a plan of action and arrange the necessary …
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EssentialMonitor Grounds Maintenance skill
Supervise ground operations, such as mulching, weeding, bush-hogging, sweeping all walk areas, removing snow, repairing fences, and picking up trash.
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OptionalForest Ecology knowledge
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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OptionalAquatic Ecology knowledge
Aquatic ecology is the study of aquatic organisms, how they interact, where they live, and what they do.
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OptionalEducate People About Nature skill
Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range …
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OptionalConduct Ecological Surveys skill
Conduct field surveys to collect information about the number and distribution of organisms.
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OptionalEducate The Public About Wildlife skill
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves. Speak in schools or with specific youth groups if called …
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OptionalEmploy Habitat Survey Techniques skill
Apply sampling strategies and employ a range of habitat survey techniques, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), aerial photography, records and maps.
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