University of Greenwich at Medway

Head of Department

Enterprise Trade and Food Management Department
Ref: 01589/J1

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.

This post is a challenging leadership position that involves 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.

This 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. Appointment 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 £53918 - £58918 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.

To obtain further particulars and an application form visit our website www.gre.ac.uk email: jobs@gre.ac.uk  or write to the
Personnel Office, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG quoting the job reference.  Applications should be
returned by 5:00 pm on 30 July 2010.