News article

We are recruiting a Head of Operations, open to all UKRI and current Civil Service employees. It can also be offered as a secondment.

The Head of Operations will work closely with the Executive Director and across the UKCDR team to improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of UKCDR’s mission – specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning.

The Head of Operations will also review UKCDR’s current legal, financial and operational structure and resourcing needs to make  recommendations on alternative and more effective collaborative models. S/he will ultimately implement the approved collaborative model and operational plan in support of our new strategy.

The Head of Operations will be an essential member of the team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring project plans and deadlines are met. S/he will have line management responsibility for two staff members.

This is for a fixed term contract or secondment for an initial period of 12 months, with a Band E salary (£37,789—£48,286 + £3,000 London allowance).

The closing date for applications is the 27th of August 2018. Interviews will be held the week commencing 3rd of September 2018.

The full application and job description is available here.