Executive Director of The Royal Astronomical Society: Closed to new applicants

Hanover Fox International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious scientific organization in London seeks an Executive Director to lead its vision and fulfill charitable objectives. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of effectively collaborating with a Board of Trustees. The position offers a salary between £95,000 to £110,000, a generous pension, and a chance to modernize the organization's culture.

Benefits

Generous pension

Other entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven management expertise in a similar operation.
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees.
• Ability to empower and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Society forward with the Board and staff.
• Ensure governance duties are fulfilled.
• Develop and implement the Society's strategies.
• Modernize the Society's working culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative style

Job description

Executive Director of The Royal Astronomical Society: Closed to new applicants

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for science and proven management expertise?

As Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, you will support its vision to work in partnership with its members and the wider community to promote, encourage and share the study of astronomy and geophysics and to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Established in 1820 and incorporated by Royal Charter, the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is the leading UK body representing the interests of astronomers, space scientists and geophysicists. With around 4000 Fellows the Society promotes and disseminates the study of astronomy, space science, geophysics and closely related branches of science, aiming to advance understanding of the universe. It organises scientific meetings, publishes world leading research journals, awards, grants and prizes, and offers a programme of outreach and public engagement activities. With an annual income typically of c.£5.5m, it also regularly contributes to the formulation of the UK government’s science policy and provides the media with expert commentary.

THE POSITION

• Work with the President, Council (Board of Trustees) and 25 members of staff to drive the Society forward and ensure that it fulfils its charitable objectives
• Enable the President, other elected officers and Council to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity.
• Ensure the Society’s strategies and plans are implemented and developed, especially the Society’s strategy 2024-2029.
• Lead on continuing the modernisation of the Society and on ensuring that the working culture in the Society is open, transparent and forward-thinking.

THE CANDIDATE

Knowledge and Experience

• A track record in successfully managing a similar-sized operation.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees in a voluntary public or private organisation and the ability to develop a positive, robust relationship with the Board.
• Demonstrable experience of building and leading effective teams and being able to empower and motivate staff.
• An open, visible and collaborative style of leadership with developed interpersonal skills.

REWARDS

The role enjoys a salary in the range of £95,000 to £110,000 per annum, a generous pension and other entitlements

LOCATION

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ

• An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications and contact details.
• A brief supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Candidate Profile and outlining why you are interested in the role

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