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Strategic Leader and Chief Operations Officer

2 months ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom UKCEH Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Leader and Chief Operations Officer to join our team at UKCEH. This is a critical leadership role that demands both vision and dynamism, and will play a crucial part in shaping and executing the institute's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Head of Strategy: Ensure the strategy is delivered by the organisation and leads to real impact, lead multi-year business planning, provide strategic leadership and vision on key areas of the strategy, ensure the strategy adapts to major changes in the wider world, and provide strategic oversight of UKCEH's governance.
  • Chief of Staff: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership team, manage the CEOs office, lead and oversee the smooth running of the function, represent the organisation at key internal and external engagements, and lead business-critical projects.
Requirements
  • Excellent strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable objectives across all levels of the organisation.
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills, particularly in areas requiring collaboration and thought leadership across multiple teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and foresight to ensure the strategy evolves in response to significant changes in the external environment.
  • A scientific degree, ideally with a PhD and relevant work experience, or substantial experience in the fields of research, policy, or science communication, with a strong understanding of how science impacts and benefits society.
  • Demonstrable experience in the science-policy context, including the management and application of scientific knowledge in real-world settings such as government, large corporations, NGOs, or universities, particularly in roles involving the translation of research into practice.
What We Offer
  • 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure.
  • 10% employer pension contribution.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements).
  • 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues, plus access to our trained Welfare Officers.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
About UKCEH

UKCEH is a leading environmental research institute dedicated to driving environmental research and influencing global policy for a sustainable future. We are committed to continuous evolution and growth, and are excited to announce a transformative new role that offers the right individual a unique opportunity to shape the future direction and operation of our organisation.