Director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland

produce publications and deliver high quality interpretation and education programmes.

Managing and implementing Health and Safety including carrying out risk assessments,

Driving change and innovation including reviewing challenges, finding new solutions and

restoration of the Aquatic House in NBG Glasnevin, and Kilmacurragh House and the

Taking the lead on welcoming visitors and encouraging their engagement with the NBG at

Engaging with external colleagues across the OPW and government and representing the

Collaborating with other national and international organisations such as academic institutions,

research and in disseminating the results.

providing leadership on high quality engagement with the scientific work of the NBG with a

management of public procurement processes.

Collaborating with the whole of Heritage Services and the OPW by sharing knowledge with an

Overseeing the provision of public education and engagement.

Collaborating on strategic developments of buildings such as the Turner Glasshouses, the

Complying with rules on public expenditure and the appropriate management of assets.

OPW on external working groups on topics such as biodiversity, botany, climate change,

Assisting with the implementation of the Management Plan for the Botanic Gardens including

Managing public funds including complying with corporate governance best practice in the

They will lead and manage staff (including scientists, gardeners, interpretative guides and

Appropriately allocating both financial and team resources to ensure that the NBG delivers its

Setting the standards and best practices for Botanical Gardens in Ireland, in reference to

Ensuring the best use of the NBG assets and resources to carry out a world class programme

leveraging new digital tools.

the programme of restoration and renewal of buildings and plant collections.

Contributing to the Conservation of threatened plants through hands on projects and

Motivating staff to ensure the team perform at the highest level and supporting them in

provision of high quality staff accommodation.

Directing a team of tour guides and encouraging their positive interaction with visitors and

administrative staff) across all locations under the Director’s responsibility. They will ensure that the

Leading the NBG to undertake work on the biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of plant

producing method statements and other related health and safety documents and making

Leading on Ireland’s National Herbarium programme of research and specific EU funded

lecture series and proactive public communications.

inclusive, plain English approach.

adaptation and mitigation, historic landscapes or heritage properties.

every level through the tour guiding service, school visits, general lecture series, scientific

programmes of work, setting a high standard for scientific studies and providing a supportive

private gardens and collections.