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