At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Kew’s scientific strategy and drive impactful outcomes for biodiversity.
- Company: Join the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a global leader in plant science.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with opportunities for continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in scientific research and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
Role Overview The Executive Director of Science leads the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s scientific enterprise and reports directly to the Director.
The role is responsible for driving Kew’s scientific strategy, maintaining its position as a global leader in plant and fungal science, and maximising impactful outcomes for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
Responsibilities Develop and implement Kew’s scientific strategy.
Maintain Kew’s position as a global leader in plant and fungal science.
Maximise impactful outcomes for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
Qualifications Internationally recognised academic research profile in a field relevant to Kew.
Proven success in strategic and operational leadership of a complex scientific directorate or research institute.
Track record in securing significant external funding.
Experience working with government, arm’s length bodies or research councils.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills.
Evidence of partnership working across complex stakeholder environments and with national and global partners.
Benefits Opportunities for continuous learning.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Flexible working to support work‑life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Wellbeing support including cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Competitive pension.
Employee discount scheme and free entry into national museums and galleries.
Free access to Kew and Wakehurst gardens.
EEO Statement We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.
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Contact Details:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Recruitment Team
