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Exciting opportunity to contribute to plant and fungi preservation at a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Head of Procurement at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Overview
Salary
£65000 - £71424
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a renowned institute for plant science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction with a mission focused on the understanding and protection of plants and fungi. Our efforts contribute to the well-being of humans and all living creatures, and our ultimate goal is to halt the ongoing extinction crisis and establish a world where nature is secured, valued and managed sustainably.
Role Summary:
- Lead the organisation-wide procurement efforts, managing complex and high-value procurements across various verticals.
- Supervise and develop the procurement team while maintaining a high standard of service.
- Ensure all spending delivers value and aligns with the organisation's broader objectives.
Role Requirements:
- A degree or equivalent experience, along with substantial procurement or commercial experience in a complex organisation, preferably the public or not-for-profit sector.
- Deep knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance.
- Experience in managing complex procurement operations.
- Strong people management and stakeholder management abilities.
Application Process Details:
- Apply with CV and cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role.
- Offers a comprehensive benefits package including continuous learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a range of national museums and galleries including our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.
The role: As Head of Procurement at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, you will lead a strategic, organisation-wide procurement service, advising on complex and high-value procurements across goods, services, and works. You will ensure spending is well managed, delivers value for money, and supports our wider goals. You will also lead and develop the procurement team, building skills and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service.
Job requirements: Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you should have substantial experience in a procurement or commercial role within a complex organisation, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector. A strong working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance is essential, as is experience in leading or managing complex procurement exercises. Effective people management skills and strong stakeholder management abilities are crucial.
Benefits: Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
