Strategic Director of Research and Innovation

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Economic and Social Research Council Full time

About the Role

As the Head of Research and Policy at the Economic and Social Research Council, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our ambitious programme. Your key responsibility will be to develop and lead a programme of investment to demonstrate the value of smart data research in addressing real-world challenges. This will involve working closely with government departments, research and innovation communities, and the wider data landscape to identify opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and leading a programme of investment to drive smart data research and innovation
  • Building and maintaining effective networks with government departments, research communities, and the wider data landscape
  • Overseeing the development of a data policy function, including scoping and securing legal and ethical resources
  • Contributing to the development of strategies and activities led by other parts of the SDR UK Hub

About You

We are seeking a strong leader with excellent strategic judgement, who is passionate about the opportunities of smart data. You will have experience of working with a range of stakeholders, including government departments, research communities, and industry partners. A track record of building and maintaining effective networks, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, is essential.

Essential Skills

  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set clear direction, inspire teams, and secure buy-in from stakeholders
  • Highly developed strategic skills, including the ability to map the landscape, identify opportunities, and make effective decisions
  • Experience of building and maintaining effective networks with government departments, research communities, and industry partners
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences


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