Chief Information Officer

Company: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is seeking an exceptional leader for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) to spearhead the transformation of their IT and digital services. As a global leader in plant and fungal research, RBG Kew is at the forefront of efforts to stop biodiversity loss and tackle some of the most critical environmental challenges. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the digital and technological landscape of one of the world's leading scientific organisations, driving innovation and supporting cutting-edge research. Unique in its space as a research organisation as well as a visitor attraction, RBG Kew has a multitude of facets for which the new CIO will need to understand to ensure effective delivery of services.As CIO, you will lead the IT Directorate at RBG Kew, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the effective use of innovative technology to support RBG Kew's mission. A central focus of the role will be on strengthening the IT infrastructure and services that support Kew Science, particularly in the areas of data management, AI, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with Kew's scientific teams, empowering them to conduct world-class research by leveraging advanced digital solutions and enabling the exploitation of vast scientific datasets. The role encompasses both the delivery of Kew's IT strategy and acting as a key player on the Executive Board, where you will help drive the organisation's broader goals as outlined in the Manifesto for Change 2021-2030. As the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), you will also oversee information management frameworks, data security, and the responsible use of innovative technologies such as AI to support research excellence at Kew. Location: Based in London, with some additional travel to Wakehurst.
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