Director of Operations for the Chief Scientist

HOURS: 36

CLOSES: THURSDAY 06 MARCH 2025 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK BST)

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

Please find more information about us here.

BACKGROUND

The Director of Operations for the Chief Scientist is an integral part of the Science and Innovation (S&I) leadership team and will work closely with the Chief Scientist (CS) to lead the planning and administration of S&I activity at an exciting and important time in the organisation’s evolution. This role will lead planning and administration activity on behalf of the CS, including the coordination, tracking and progress of key activity at the Institute across Science and Innovation, communicating and delegating tasks as appropriate.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for an action-orientated individual who can master a diverse range of briefs and juggle them appropriately, as per the needs of the organisation, and can be flexible in their role as the structures around the CS evolve.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead on specific deep dive projects in particular priority areas for the Institute (e.g. Grand Challenge area)
• Represent and/or support the CS in both internal and external meetings
• Identify and collaboratively to resolve complex issues often where guidance does not exist or where there is a lack of precedent, offering resolution or escalating as appropriate
• Support the CS in building new and managing existing relationships with external partnerships

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A master’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, in a science of technology discipline
• Experience of working as part of or alongside a senior or executive team
• Demonstrable ability to build and develop effective working relationships with partner organisations and working with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Experience of the work of a research, higher education or science organisation

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is circa £90,000 including flexible working and family friendly policies Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute. 

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button above for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.uk  to find out how we can assist you.

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