Senior Portfolio Manager

3 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time €43,116

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Senior Portfolio Manager - Animal Health
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Bioscience for an Integrated Understanding of Health
To develop and maintain a clear understanding of the national and international progress of science and policies with regards to Animal Health and One Health
To contribute to the development and implementation of BBSRC's strategy and policy on Animal Health and One Health, including BBSRC's priorities and Delivery Plan, working with BBSRC's Strategy Advisory Panels and expert working groups
contributing to the development and implementation of BBSRC's strategy and policy, including BBSRC priorities, the Delivery Plan and input to Spending Reviews
contributing to the development and management of the BBSRC position on animal health
developing and managing programmes of strategic research investment, working in partnership with other teams across the organisation
proactive external representation to: (i) facilitate an increase in the research community's awareness of BBSRC strategic priorities, programmes and practices; developing and maintaining a clear understanding of the national and international development of animal health science and/or policy within BBSRC remit, including undertaking analyses of data and other supporting evidence
supporting the operation of BBSRC's Strategy Advisory Panels and expert working groups that provide advice to BBSRC on the development of strategy and policy
Acting as an ambassador for the organisation on BBSRC programmes and policies, providing advice to the research community and gathering information on issues relevant to BBSRC's remit. This includes establishing good relationships with the relevant academic and user communities, including the strategically funded institutes
liaising with other Research Councils, Innovate UK, government departments, learned societies, and overseas organisations to develop common understanding, contribute to collaborative programmes and run joint activities
working in partnership with others across BBSRC and other funders to develop and run (a) managed programmes of investment; contributing to internal and external communication activities, including providing expert briefing to BBSRC's Executive, government and other internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining information on the BBSRC website
contributing to office projects to develop and implement change to business practices and systems
We particularly welcome interest from applicants who have both a breadth of understanding of bioscience and knowledge/experience or with bioscience-relevant experience that may extend into biomedical, environmental, physical, social or economic research, and/or with research user perspectives from industry or policy.
Strong liaison, networking and negotiation skills. Excellent analytical and writing skills, including the ability to present complex information concisely under tight deadlines (S/I)
Willingness to travel in UK and abroad, including occasional overnight (or longer) absences (I)
Master's degree or PhD in a biological or related subject, and/or previous relevant professional experience (S)
Knowledge of the UK Research Council system, research community and peer review process (S/I)
Experience in research strategy or policy development (S/I)
The BBSRC invests in world-class bioscience research and training on behalf of the UK public. We are the UK's largest public funder of research of the non-medical biosciences. Our aim is to further scientific knowledge, to promote economic growth, wealth and job creation and to improve quality of life in the UK and beyond.
Funded by Government, we support research and training in universities and strategically funded institutes. The research and the people that we fund are helping society to meet major challenges, including food security, green energy and healthier, longer lives. Our investments underpin important UK economic sectors, such as farming, food, industrial biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Online applications only preferred for this role. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
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