Director of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

REF: 001

JOB STATUS: Permanent

SALARY PER ANNUM: Senior Civil Service Pay Band 2 Equivalent

LOCATION: Kew, Richmon-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)