Smart Data Research UK: Operations Manager

LOCATION: Swindon (Hybrid)

HOURS: Full-time or Part Time (min 0.8 FTE)

INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 28 October 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.

Our mission is to unlock the power of smart data for research that improves lives. We will do this by providing researchers with safe, trustworthy access to smart data, safeguarding public trust, building capability for cutting-edge research, and supporting research that addresses significant social and economic challenges. 

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! 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the creation, embedding, maintenance and continuous improvement of business systems, processes and ways of working for the Strategic Hub, to drive effective team working and a supportive culture of high performance.
• Oversee effective PA support for the SDR UK Director and Deputy Director.
• Coordinate Strategic Hub engagement, driving streamlined communications and engagement.
• Coordinate development and delivery of Strategic Hub resourcing, including oversight of the Strategic Hub's resourcing plan, including recruitment and inductions.
• Work with the Head of Programme and Investment Management in the identification and monitoring of strategic hub risks and issues, and develop mitigating actions. 
• Manage SDR UK business continuity processes, including impact assessments and testing robustness regularly.
• Own and maintain shared mailboxes and action general queries through either advising or escalating. 

SHORTLISTING AND INTERVIEW CRITERIA 

• Planning and organisational skills, including an awareness of project management methods, and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage complex activities.
• Ability to manage own workload, resolve competing demands, and cope with changing priorities in a flexible and proactive way.
• Clear and confident communicator, including the ability to support the development of internal and external communications.
• Experience of building effective working relationships with both internal and external collaborators (such as senior academics, policy makers, practitioners, or business partners) at varying seniority levels with the ability to influence and persuade. 
• Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, report, and act on complex information of various forms, including numerical data. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Developing talent: 

We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences. We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations. 

Benefits: 

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 

Visit our dedicated benefits webpage for more info: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 

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