About Eden Project

Since opening to members of the public in 2001, the Eden Project have attracted millions of visitors from far and wide to their site in Cornwall. The Eden Project are dedicated to connecting members of the community with each other and the living world, exploring how people can work towards a better future.

Their massive biomes house the largest rainforest in captivity, along with stunning plants, exhibitions and stories, serve as a backdrop to striking contemporary gardens, summer concerts and family events.

Along with their ongoing work into sustainable operations and conservation, the Eden Project are dedicated to being a great place to work. They recently launched an Employee Development Fund to support development activities staff members wish to undertake, with no restrictions on what they could apply for.

The charity has been headed by Chief Executive Officer Gordon Seabright since 2014.

What is it like to work for Eden Project

My Team

89% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

During busy times of the year, such as summer and Christmas, all office-based staff pledge four days to help their visitor-facing colleagues on site. This ‘Tricky Day’ programme is an important way to encourage team interaction, communication and increase morale.

89% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Giving Something Back

78% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Eden Project’s flagship project, entitled the Big Lunch, encourages people to have lunch with their neighbours on the first Sunday in June in order to help people in communities feel happier about where they live, safer and less lonely. In 2017, 9.3 million people took part in a Big Lunch.

78% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

82% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

The Eden Project runs a series of development programmes for both existing and new members of staff, which are effective for employee engagement by allowing individuals to connect emotionally and intellectually with the values of the organisation.

82% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees