Job description: In this period of enormous political, economic, social, technological and environmental change, the RSPB is seeking a new Director of Science to help inspire a world richer in nature. The RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in Europe providing solutions to the climate and ecological emergency. We take effective action to keep common species common, recover threatened species, protect and restore wild places and connect people to nature. We operate in the four countries of the UK, on the 14 UK Overseas Territories, the African-Eurasian flyway and globally where the need is great and where we believe we can make a tangible contribution. We have impact by working with and through partners including BirdLife International, academic institu