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Job title:         Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

JOB TITLE: Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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JOB STATUS: Permanent

SALARY PER ANNUM: Senior Civil Service Pay Band 2 Equivalent

LOCATION: Kew, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey

 

JOB DETAILS:

The Director reports to the Board of Trustees through the Chairman.  He or she is personally accountable for the overall leadership and management of all aspects of RBG, Kew and its activities and is the designated Accounting Officer.  S/he leads and is accountable for RBG, Kew’s strategic, scientific and corporate objectives and is the principal ambassador for Kew in the widest sense, in the local community, nationally and internationally.

For further particulars on the role, specific responsibilities, person specification and the terms and conditions for this position, please visit: www.heidrick.com/kew

 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 13 February 2012

INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 30 April 2012 (subject to confirmation)


How To Apply

 

Applications for the role of Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew should be sent to the attention of Samantha James, Heidrick and Struggles (UK) Ltd, 40 Argyll Street, London W1F 7EB or by email to kew@heidrick.com. Direct line: + 44(0) 207 075 4079

 

Applications should arrive by the end of 13 February 2012

Please include in your application:

  • A CV to include relevant educational and professional qualifications, as well as particular responsibilities, experiences and achievements that are relevant to this post;
  • A statement of interest including how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification above as well as your motivation;
  • The equal opportunities monitoring form.
  • Details of four referees. N.B. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent
 

Under Kew’s Two Ticks accreditation an interview is guaranteed for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.  If this applies to you, please state this clearly in your statement of interest as the equal opportunities monitoring from is separated from the CVs and statements of interest.