Chief Executive

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Plant Heritage is the leading cultivated plant conservation charity in the UK.  Our established National Plant Collections scheme is the role model for other international schemes, our Threatened Plants research project is beginning to produce exciting results whilst our embryonic Plant Guardian scheme has the potential to encourage more individuals to conserve individual plants.  Whilst well established, the charity is working within a challenging financial environment.
 

The Board of Trustees and staff are looking for an inspirational Chief Executive to lead the charity and be responsible for all aspects of management. You will be an inspiring, passionate and committed leader with excellent interpersonal skills, fundraising experience and the ability to take forward our vision.
 

A change in fundraising culture is a priority for Plant Heritage to address in the immediate future, and it is essential that you have a demonstrable track record in this area; recruiting and retaining major donors, grant application writing, and empowering and enthusing members and trustees to play their part.
 

The successful candidate will be a proven senior manager with excellent organisational and business management skills, with experience gained within the charitable or not-for-profit sector. You will need to be comfortable dealing with volunteers and, if possible, an interest in plant conservation. A strategic thinker, you will have already gained a valuable insight into marketing, PR and social media and will have the knowledge to lead this at an operational level.

You will have overall responsibility for budgeting and the End of Year accounts and need to have experience in this area as well as writing and presenting reports.  A high level of familiarity with a variety of software applications is essential.  A driving licence and flexibility to work occasional irregular hours is also required.
 

This is a unique opportunity to join a successful conservation charity at an exciting time.

Further details on the role Chief Executive Job Description
 

If you are interested in applying, please submit a full CV and a letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the post and what you can bring to Plant Heritage.

Applications should be sent to Professor Michael Alder DL, Chairman, Plant Heritage, 12 Home Farm, Loseley Park, Guildford, GU3 1HS or by email to mercym@plantheritage.org.uk.
 

The closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 22 January 2014.

Interviews will be held on 5th February 2014 at the National Office.

Informal discussions about the post with Genevieve Melbourne Webb or Professor Michael Alder are welcome. Please contact the office on 01483 447540.