Head of Development

2 weeks ago

Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom EMBL-EBI Full time
With 29 member states, laboratories at six sites across Europe and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, the

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

is a powerhouse of biological expertise.
EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg, that was founded in 1974 with the mission of promoting molecular biology research in Europe, training young scientists, and developing new technologies. Publishing hundreds of research articles and hosting dozens of conferences every year, EMBL is driving visionary fundamental research, and training Europes future scientific talent.
Over the past 50 years EMBL has delivered major breakthroughs in life science, improving human, animal and plant health on a global basis. Undoubtedly, our people are at the very heart of this success. To promote and enable further development for our people, we are looking for a Head of Career Development to design, develop and implement career pathways, training and development for both scientific and non-scientific staff members across our 6 European sites.
Your role
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, we are looking for an experienced, thoughtful and proactive leader with the ability to drive the strategic direction for Career Development at EMBL in close collaboration with colleagues from EMBL's International Centre for Advanced Training (EICAT) and other key stakeholders from across EMBL.
The scope of this role will include:
Leading a small team including a Development & Training Manager, Senior Professional Development Manager and a Learning & Development Coordinator

Developing career development pathways for staff members across all 6 job families

Assessing and responding to EMBL's current and future skill based needs

Further development and implementation of competency based development frameworks

Researching and integrating best practice within EMBL's career development provision

Providing advice and guidance to EMBL Leaders, promoting talent management, effective succession planning and leadership training

Researching and implementing tools and technologies to improve learning and development across our sites in close collaboration with scientific training providers at EMBL

Continuous development of career development policies and frameworks to support our current and future organisational objectives

Developing and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders including EMBL Leaders, EICAT, our Staff Association and Senior HR colleagues.

This position will be based at our Campus in Hinxton but will have a pan-EMBL focus. Travel to our European sites will be required from time to time in order to build relationships, develop policies and implement new frameworks.
We offer hybrid working for all staff at EMBL which includes the opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week, if desired.
You have
As our Head of Career Development it is likely you will have:
A University degree in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Social Sciences, and/or a related field
A strong track record of project delivery in the field of Career Development
Experience developing and implementing career development frameworks from the ground up
Inclusive leadership experience and ability

(actively seeking to identify your own biases and consider a range of perspectives to inform decision-making and the way you lead and collaborate with others)
Demonstrable key leadership qualities

self awareness, empathy, growth mindset, active listening, empowerment of others and superior communication skills
The ability to work in a matrix-structure across a complex, international, multi-site organisation
Experience in providing expert guidance to leadership and staff across a range of career development topics
Superior presentation skills
Very good writing skills for the production of reports
Very good written and spoken English
You may also have
Experience in organisations with a scientific or technical staff

Experience working internationally

A second European language (French and/or German would be helpful)

Apply now Benefits and Contract Information
Financial incentives:

depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556

per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

Generous time off

: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays

Relocation package

including installation grant (as applicable)

Campus life:

Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

Family benefits:

On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

Contract duration:

This position is a 5 year contract

renewable up to 9 years

Salary:

Monthly salary starting at

£4,716 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)

International applicants:

We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.

Diversity and inclusion:

At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.

Job location:

This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on

05/05/2025

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