Director - Chelsea Physic Garden

• Country

  United Kingdom

• Region

  Europe

• Working hours

  Full-time

• Contract type

  Permanent

• Experience

  Senior

The Board of Chelsea Physic Garden is seeking an exceptional Director to lead the Garden through an ambitious new phase of development and transformation. The Director will provide strategic and organisational leadership across all aspects of the charity’s work and will be responsible for delivering the Garden’s long-term vision, masterplanning ambitions and financial sustainability. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of senior leadership within a mission-led organisation, with experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising and income generation. They will be an inspiring and inclusive leader, as well as an outstanding ambassador and communicator. They will also bring the commercial acumen, energy and credibility to build partnerships, inspire supporters and champion the Garden’s work across the horticultural, heritage, cultural, environmental and educational sectors.

Deadline: 13 August 2026

Location: London, UK

Contract type: Full-time

Salary: £85,000-£95,000

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