Executive Director, Large Scale Facilities and Head of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

3 months ago

Didcot, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

Job summary

About The Role�

The role will hold corporate responsibility, as a member of STFC�s Executive Board, for strategic planning and decision making, implementation of STFC�s Strategic Delivery Plan and monitoring, evaluation and improvement of corporate performance.�

The Executive Director of Large Scale Facilities will have responsibility for the delivery, and development of world-class, national multidisciplinary scientific facilities, including the ISIS Neutron and Muon Spallation Source, the Central Laser Facility, and RAL Space, as well as oversight of the Diamond Light Source. A key element of the role is to ensure STFC maintains its position as a global leader in science and technology and the development of large-scale multi-disciplinary facilities. The role holder will also act as the Head of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.�

The role will be based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, but will require the Executive Director to provide leadership spanning all of the National Laboratory sites, in concert with the STFC Executive Director for Science and Technology.��

Job description

Further responsibilities for the role:�

Corporate Responsibilities��

Take a visible leadership role as a key member of STFC�s Executive BoardShare corporate accountability for the delivery of STFC�s Vision and Strategic Delivery Plan, oversee development of future strategy, policy and plans to optimise delivery of STFC�s objectives, ensure effective corporate governance and meeting of our statutory obligations; and continuously improve STFC�s overall performanceAct as a role model and champion for STFC�s organisational values, equality, diversity and inclusion principlesAct as a senior ambassador for STFC at international, national and local levelsWork in close collaboration with other Executive Directors to:Provide strategic support to drive our people performanceStrengthen strategic relationships with key universities, Research and Technology organisations and other international facilitiesMaximise the exploitation and impact of our science for industryReflect and enable the vision and objectives of UK Research and InnovationRepresentative STFC on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus (HSIC JV) Board�Attend the SIL � STFC Innovations Ltd board Represent, present and advocate for STFC to senior external stakeholders

Directorate Responsibilities �

Be accountable for strategic direction and delivery across STFC�s National Laboratories and act as strategic lead for the organisation in this regardProvide leadership of the National Laboratories� Large Scale Facilities and high-level management of their staff to ensure that all objectives and outputs of the Directorate make a tangible contribution to STFC�s Strategic Delivery Plan�Inspire, empower and develop the Large Scale Facilities Directorate team, including direct line management of Departmental Directors�Lead high impact projects and Business Cases for UKRI and STFC to maintain current and develop future multi-user facilities as requiredProvide sound financial, safety and risk management of the Directorate.� The resource allocation currently involves some 1,100 staff, and oversight of a recurrent budget of c.�200m and a substantial asset baseExploit synergies across the Facilities, Departments and co-located campus institutes and organisations to generate new opportunities and deliver enhanced outcomesDevelop and strengthen strategic partnerships with key national and international organisations to achieve joint delivery of shared strategies and objectives, and influence investment decisionsWork closely with the Science and Technologies Executive Director to maximise the organisational effectiveness of the National laboratories and shared delivery of STFC objectivesWork closely with the Business and Innovation, and Programmes Directorates to increase collaborative working between academic and commercial partners; including the development of new initiatives on our Innovation Campuses

Corporate Services�

Work closely with the Department Directors, and STFC Business Partners to ensure that STFC and UKRI have: the necessary financial controls and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money)the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment with STFC and UKRI strategyappropriate governance structures, assurance as to the integrity of activities, risks that are identified and mitigated, information that is accurate and securea safe and healthy working environment for all staff, workers and visitors to all STFC sites and delivery of STFC�s environmental agenda

Person specification

Essential Qualifications:�

First degree or equivalent experience in science/technology/engineering-related subject�

Desirable Qualifications:�

Business-related qualifications and/or experiencePhD in science/technology/engineering-related subject�

Essential Experience:��

Significant experience in a senior leadership position in a scientific or similar organisation and the ability to gain the respect of STFC�s staff and communitiesProven track-record of positively influencing stakeholders and attracting external collaborators/investmentDemonstrable experience of delivering significant projects/major change at paceAn appreciation of governance and risk management principlesBroad-based understanding of STFC�s domain to enable oversight of performance and effective communication internally and externallyExperience of working at a senior level with diverse internal and external stakeholdersExperience of successfully leading and developing high performing teams to deliver high-quality and resilient operations and to enhance service deliveryExperience of building effective cross-functional working relationshipsAn appreciation, based on close management experience, of complex and strategic HR issuesDemonstrable experience of financial planning and analysisAbility to travel regularly in the UK and overseas�

Desirable Experience:�

Experience in or an understanding of the research and innovation sectorKnowledge or experience of working within the public sectorFinancial management experienceProject management experience�

Key Skills:�

Proven excellent leadership skills with an ability to motivate, utilise and develop capability within a large and diverse team, ideally within an advanced technical/engineering/multidisciplinary environmentAble to operate at strategic level with a record of translating organisational vision and strategy into operational requirementsExcellent interpersonal skills, able to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; collaborative and consultative, an excellent communicatorEnthusiastic, motivated, adaptable and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environmentResults-focused with an excellent track record of continuous improvement and making challenging decisions effectivelyStrong numeracy and analytical skills

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �130,000, UK Research and Innovation contributes �37,661 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an employer contribution of

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