Head of Cultivated Plant Diversity
Royal Horticultural Society
Job Title: RHS Head of Cultivated Plant DiversityLocation: RHS Garden WisleySalary: £54,457 – £68,908Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Overview of Role:The RHS, the world’s leading gardening charity, is looking to recruit a Head of Cultivated Plant Diversity to lead a team in advancing our understanding of cultivated plant diversity. Your responsibilities include developing a team that conserves cultivated plant genetic diversity, conducts high-quality research, and is focussed on delivering the RHS Plants for Purpose project. The Plants for Purpose project will document, conserve and utilize cultivated plant diversity to deliver beneficial natured based solutions through their ecosystem services.You will lead a team in developing and delivering the RHS herbarium and living collections as a recognized resource for cultivated plant taxonomic and nomenclatural standards, research, and training. Your work will grow the RHS as a centre of excellence in cultivated plant diversity while providing authoritative advice to the RHS, industry, members, and gardeners.Applicants for this role should have a PhD or equivalent experience in biological science, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience in relevant research and proven experience in leading, developing and managing teams.Apply by completing the online application.All applications should be received by 4pm, on the closing date.Details of our great benefits can be found .Safeguarding and InclusionThe RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Please note: We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. Should you require any additional support with making your application please email Sharon Ellis detailing the position and REQ number reference (found at the top of the advert) that you are applying for.
£54457 – 68908 per year
Woking, Surrey
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:36:45 GMT
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