Deputy Director – Smart Data Research UK


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Reference number

332344

Salary

£65,262 – £72,513
A
Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Grade 6
UKRI Band G

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

ESRC – Leaders

Type of role

Senior leadership

Working pattern

Flexible working

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Swindon

Job summary

Deputy Director – Smart Data Research UK

Location: Hybrid 
Total salary package: £65,262 – £72,513 
Contract type: Permanent 
Hours: Full / Part-Time
Closing Date: 29 January 2024

Smart Data Research UK

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of UK science and technology. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is investing £59.3m in Smart Data Research UK – an ambitious programme to unlock, organise and champion safe access to smart data. 

Smart data is made whenever we engage with the digital world – when we buy something, ‘like’ something, or get directions. If used for scientific research, smart data can help us understand important social challenges – from preventing diseases to tackling climate change.

About the role

We are now seeking a Deputy Director for Smart Data Research UK. This role provides an opportunity for an exceptional leader to shape and deliver a transformational shift in the responsible use of smart data for research.

You will have an important leadership role and will work closely with the Director of Smart Data Research UK, senior UKRI colleagues across the research councils, world leading experts, industry leaders and senior policymakers. You will be a powerful advocate for the power of smart data, influencing the direction of a fast-developing field.

Job description

Key responsibilities

  • Shape and implement strategies that position Smart Data Research UK as a world leading programme for the creation, organisation and safe access to smart data. 
  • Build long-term strategic partnerships with data owners, leveraging existing established partnerships and networks. 
  • Engage in outreach, promotion and policy engagement, supporting the Director and working across government and the wider landscape. 
  • Ensuring that the programme in well managed to realise the significant benefits set out in the business case, managing risks and issues across the programme and ensure timely, corrective actions are undertaken. 
  • Make a full contribution as a member of the ESRC Senior Leadership Team across the range of strategic management issues considered by the Council, as well as wider UKRI teams and governance.

Person specification

About you

We know that many people hesitate to submit a job application if they feel they don’t meet all the criteria. If you are passionate about our mission and you possess most of the skills or experience, we encourage you to proceed with your application. We’d love to hear from you!

Person Specification

  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team to deliver a successful programme in a complex field. 
  • Experience of working with many delivery partners, building strong relationships and credibility across different sectors (e.g. industry, academia, charities, government) 
  • Highly developed communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels, including making technical work accessible to non-expert audiences.
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to map and understand elements of the data and research landscape and consider how to build upon and integrate existing capability.
  • Proven capability to develop and implement programmes at pace and on a significant scale across multiple stakeholders in both technical and non-technical environments. 
Alongside your salary of £65,262, Economic and Social Research Council contributes
£17,620 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

UKRI can offer the successful candidate:

  • Flexible Working 
  • 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays 
  • Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme        
  • Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider

Selection process details

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Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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