Head of Operations (Parental Leave Cover)
This role is responsible for ensuring highly effective operational and business support for the Linnean Society.
Duration of contract: Full-time, fixed-term (End of April until May 2026).
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London.
Reporting: This role reports into the CEO.
As the UK’s premier society for natural history, we provide a unique and valued forum for nature enthusiasts to share diverse experiences and interests. We care for our beautiful collections housed within our historic building, inspiring those new to nature and serving as a rich resource for historical research. Our journals publish cutting-edge research about the natural world, and we value our focus on education to safeguard the understanding and protection of nature for generations to come.
This role is responsible for ensuring highly effective operational and business support for the Linnean Society. Sitting on the Senior Management Team, they play an active role in developing an exciting and vibrant future for the Linnean Society.
The post-holder leads the team responsible for the operational ‘glue’ of the Linnean Society. They ensure all operational and building processes are in place to provide a happy, safe, and efficient working environment for staff. With a commercial mindset, they are motivated by raising income through venue hire, merchandising, and other innovative schemes. They are also the Society’s representative on the Burlington House Operating Committee, which manages the operations and services of the whole Courtyard.
To submit an application, please send a CV and letter of support to HR@linnean.org.
Deadline: Midday on Friday 21 February 2025.
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