CEO

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The International Dendrology Society, in their search for a CEO.

The International Dendrology Society (IDS) is an international society with members from all over the world and a programme of events, tours and study days. The society’s aims are to promote the study and enjoyment of trees and other woody plants, to bring together dendrologists from all round the world, and to protect and conserve rare and endangered plant species worldwide.

Salary: £60K (full time equivalent) working 3-4 days a week

Location: Remote, the successful applicant can be based anywhere in the UK. There is also office space in Hergest Croft (Herefordshire) that can be utilised if desired.

 Reporting to: Board of Trustees via Chair

Key responsibilities include designing the long-term strategy and agreeing it with the Board of Trustees, growing IDS’s membership, and developing partnerships/relationships with other key botanical organisations around the globe. You will also lead on overseeing the annual budget and initiating fundraising activities to meet the budget.

The successful candidate will have a track record in running and growing a charity or similar small organisation, with excellent management experience and the ability to lead, inspire and motivate. Experience in interacting with and overseeing people with a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities is key, as is a  proven track record in financial management and income generation.

An interest in Botany and Arboriculture is desirable, however you don’t need to be an expert to be considered.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.