Heads of Department at Natural Resources Institute (NRI)

Location: Medway Campus,University of Greenwich, UK
Last Date: July 30, 2010
Email: Jobs@gre.ac.uk

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

ENTERPRISE TRADE AND FOOD MANAGEMENT (Ref 1589/G7)
AGRICULTURE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (Ref 1590/G7)
LIVELIHOODS AND INSTITUTIONS (Ref 1591/G7)

Location: Medway Campus

Related Document: Further Information for Applicants see
http://www.gre.ac.uk/jobs/1589g7-1591g7/job-references-1589g7,-1590g7,-1591g7

Closing Date: Friday 30 July 2010 at 5.00 pm

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) ( www.nri.org ) is one of the leading agricultural research institutes in the UK with a focus on work in developing countries. Our mission is to provide distinctive, high quality and relevant research, consultancy, teaching and training to support sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction.

These are challenging leadership positions that involve taking managerial responsibility for a department while also personally undertaking a workload of internationally-recognised research/enterprise activities. You will develop and deliver a departmental business plan, lead business acquisition, develop and maintain good client relationships, develop teaching programmes and ensure delivery through management of the available staff and resources.

You will have an outstanding profile and international credibility within a field of work covered by the Department, proven leadership experience, entrepreneurial ability and track record in developing and winning external funding.

Each post will involve extensive short-term overseas travel. The contract is permanent, but the appointment to Head of Department will be reviewed every 3 years. Appointments may be made at the Professorial level where the applicant meets the criteria for such an appointment, subject to approval by the Professors and Readers Selection Committee.

Salary £53,918 -58,918 per annum

(If appointed at the Professorial level the salary would be £60685 - £64381 per annum.)

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further particulars for this post can be downloaded by following the links as indicated or by writing to the following address:

Personnel Office
University of Greenwich
Avery Hill Road
London
SE9 2UG

Email: Jobs@gre.ac.uk