Job

The Head of Operations and Strategic Projects will work closely with the Executive Director and across the UKCDR team to deliver operational activities and support excellence in strategic project delivery.

This includes overseeing Financial, HR, Administrative, and selected Governance activities in accordance with applicable processes and policies, providing strategic advice, guidance and review in these areas to the UKCDR Executive Director and leading on design and implementation of any change in collaborative and legal models that may arise over the next strategic period.

The Head of Operations and Strategic Projects will also be accountable for implementing effective frameworks, processes and guidelines to ensure UKCDR project delivery meets high standards, provide additional leadership across the team and critical oversight for the portfolio of work within UKCDR, and support stakeholder engagement.

The post-holder will have line management responsibility for 1 to 3 staff members.

For more information on the specific responsibilities, visit the UKRI portal.