EARLY FEBRUARY DEADLINE SET FOR APPLICANTS
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| The Lodge - the RSPB's HQ where the new chief executive will be based |
A CLOSING date of February 11 has been set for applications seeking to become next chief executive of the RSPB.
The UK's
largest nature conservation charity is on the hunt for a successor Mike Clarke who has decided to step down in autumn.
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| Mike Clarke - stepping down |
The job description states: "We are currently seeking to appoint an outstanding and
distinctive leader for the post.
"The RSPB is a complex organisation with over
1.2-million members, an annual income of circa £140-million, more than 2,000
employees and around 12,000 volunteers.
"Reporting to the RSPB council of trustees, the
successful candidate will be responsible for bringing vision, inspiration and
leadership.
"He or she will have the energy and capacity to drive
the organisation forward at a crucial time and will help RSPB not only to
become more focused and innovative but also to inspire and encourage others to
act.
"The successive candidate needs to be a compelling
ambassador for RSPB and the natural world and will also play a key role in the existing
partnership with BirdLife International.
"This role offers a unique opportunity for an
individual with genuine passion to make a positive difference for the natural
world.
"He or she will demonstrate significant experience in
strategically leading and managing in complex organisations.
"Significant change management experience is required
as well as an ability to engage and motivate people and key stakeholders.
"Strong communication and interpersonal skills are
essential in order to advocate and represent the organisation to a wide range
of audiences.
"Inspiring, visionary and engaging, with sound
commercial judgement, Mike Clarke's successor will need to forge collaborative
and transparent working relationships.
"Perhaps most importantly, he or she will have values
that align with those of the RSPB."
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11
February, 2019.
This role location is Sandy, Bedfordshire and the salary is
decribed as "competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment".
The RSPB has engaged a recruitment agent, Perrett Laver, to
process applications.
It is not yet known what Mike Clarke's future career plans might be or if he will retain any involvement with the RSPB
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