We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Interim Director (Maternity Cover) to maintain the delivery of our vision of a thriving cultural district that is accessible, welcoming, enjoyable, and future facing for all who visit, work, live and study in South Kensington.
An effective advocate, you will possess the vision, creativity, diplomacy, and practical ability to utilize the creativity and expertise contained within ERCG member organisations to manage projects which reach across multiple members, and programmes designed to promote and develop the district. You will be an ambassador for the cultural quarter, representing ERCG’s members internally and externally, facilitating and managing collaborative action.
As Interim Director you will manage the work of ERCG, reporting to the Board and Co-Chairs, Professor Maggie Dallman, Associate Provost (Societal Engagement) and Professor of Immunology at Imperial. The second Co-Chair is to be recruited imminently. The Interim Director is responsible for a small team plus volunteers and contract support as required.
You will represent ERCG at every level, liaising with local and national politicians and government bodies, local residents, colleagues, and senior executives across our partner institutions. The Interim Director needs to have the trust and confidence of all members and key stakeholders and be able to engage staff working across member organisations in collaborative initiatives to meet objectives agreed by the Board. The energy and enthusiasm to initiate and establish activity across the network is a key requirement of this role.
The Interim Director will need to engage quickly and become familiar with the work of member institutions and their staff. The Interim Director is expected to attend breakfast, evening meetings and events where ERCG presence is required. ERCG is a small team and as such the Interim Director will be expected to take on all reasonable duties required of operating a small charity with part-time employees. The role is based in South Kensington, currently located at the Natural History Museum. Working from home 1-2 days a week may be possible, subject to the requirements of the role.
Interested in this position?
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV and a cover letter, both of no more than 2 pages, outlining what attracts you to this role and your suitable experience, to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted no later than 10am on Monday 29th September. Please include your current salary, notice period and availability for interview in your application.
We envisage that interviews will take place on 24th October. We may run second interviews if necessary.
Please find the full job description here: interim_director_job_description_q9Tui2y.pdf
