Chief Scientific Executive, National Facilities and Campus Leader

1 month ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive the strategic direction of our national facilities and campus operations as Chief Scientific Executive. Reporting directly to the UK Research and Innovation leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our Strategic Delivery Plan and ensuring the continued excellence of our research and innovation ecosystem.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior executive with a proven track record in leading complex scientific organizations. You will lead our large-scale facilities, including the ISIS Neutron and Muon Spallation Source, the Central Laser Facility, and RAL Space, as well as oversee the Diamond Light Source. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Strategic planning and decision-making at the highest level
  • Leading high-impact projects and business cases for UKRI and STFC
  • Providing sound financial, safety, and risk management of the Directorate
  • Exploiting synergies across facilities, departments, and co-located institutes to generate new opportunities
Responsibilities

You will be accountable for:

  • Corporate responsibility, as a member of the UK Research and Innovation Executive Board, for strategic planning and decision making, implementation of UKRI's Strategic Delivery Plan and monitoring, evaluation and improvement of corporate performance.
  • Being responsible 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.
  • Acting as the Head of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
  • Working closely with other Executive Directors to provide strategic support to drive people performance, strengthen strategic relationships with key universities, Research and Technology organisations and other international facilities, maximise the exploitation and impact of our science for industry, reflect and enable the vision and objectives of UK Research and Innovation.
  • Representing STFC on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus (HSIC JV) Board.
  • Attending the SIL – STFC Innovations Ltd board.
  • Representing, presenting and advocating for STFC to senior external stakeholders.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A first degree or equivalent experience in science/technology/engineering-related subject
  • Significant experience in a senior leadership position in a scientific or similar organisation and the ability to gain the respect of our staff and communities
  • Proven track-record of positively influencing stakeholders and attracting external collaborators/investment
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering significant projects/major change at pace
  • An appreciation of governance and risk management principles
  • Broad-based understanding of UK Research and Innovation’s domain to enable oversight of performance and effective communication internally and externally
  • Experience of working at a senior level with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience of successfully leading and developing high performing teams to deliver high-quality and resilient operations and to enhance service delivery
  • Experience of building effective cross-functional working relationships
  • An appreciation, based on close management experience, of complex and strategic HR issues
  • Demonstrable experience of financial planning and analysis
  • Ability to travel regularly in the UK and overseas
Salary

The salary for this role is £130,000 per annum, plus a contribution towards your membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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