Governance & Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Full time

Salary: £34,905

Hours:  Full time/Part Time (Minimum of 0.8 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Location:  Polaris House, Swindon. (Hybrid working available with once a month in the office)

Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Job Overview

The UKRI International Governance and Operations team is a small and central team within the UKRI International Shared Capability directorate, that bring together corporate operational and reporting activities and supports the UKRI International Chief Operating Officer in the leadership and delivery of operational matters that interface with corporate services, including HR, Finance, Estates, DDaT and Internal Communications.

Key Accountabilities

  • Actively contribute to UKRI International’s control framework, acting as Risk Champion in supporting risk management activities, to include reviewing and updating controls, actions and risk scoring and reporting.
  • Act as SME on the CGR system, providing advice and guidance to the International Team.
  • Support Business Continuity activities, providing operational support to key stakeholders as required.
  • Support delivery of the People Plan, undertaking operational activities to support key implementation activities.
  • Responsible for ensuring all governance documentation is fit for purpose and in line with UKRI governance practice.
  • Provide high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues on governance matters, based on best practice.
  • Manage logging and storing of international MoUs, working with key stakeholders to ensure best practice.
  • Undertake annual Information Asset Register review and working with stakeholders to ensure UKRI requirements are met.
  • Work closely with UKRI Secretariat and Governance functions to ensure alignment with UKRI policies.
  • Work with the Senior Governance Manager on development and delivery of high-quality reports for senior level audience and for purposes of effective governance oversight.
  • Support the Senior Governance Manager to manage the misconduct, ethics and complaints case load in addition to FOI process, researching and drafting responses.
  • Provide operational and logistical support to Senior Governance Manager in managing UKRI International’s management of and involvement in UKRI wide committees and working groups.

Engagement

  • Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Management

  • Work with and provide activity management support for colleagues in other teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Experience of putting in place and maintaining robust governance and operational processes, advising on best practice and implementing ways to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Experience of collaboration, partnership working and organising and managing complexity and ambiguity.
  • Experience of establishing effective working relationship and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate with great interpersonal and influencing skills, negotiating effectively with colleagues at different levels inside and outside UKRI International.
  • Ability to provide written and verbal briefings and advice suitable for senior executives and decision makers.
  • Strong organisational skills, including the ability to work flexibly and to plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of activities with different timescales, priorities and delivery mechanisms.
  • Ability to think creatively, solve problems and make effective decisions, sometimes in a challenging environment.
  • Exposure to or understanding of risk management control frameworks and co-ordination.
  • Understanding of UKRI’s vision and objectives

About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 

UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at  . 

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. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

How we support EDI in the workforce 

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce ’. 

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. 

 
How to apply 

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. 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. 

Additional Information

  • Organisation: UKRI - Official Development Assistance Group
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
  • External Closing Date: May 19, 2024
  • Minimum Salary:Pound Sterling (GBP)34,905
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