This 23-month fixed-term post sits in EPSRC's talent and skills team at UK Research and Innovation. The core work is managing a nuclear skills programme delivered by UKRI for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Ministry of Defence, coordinating seven doctoral focal awards and government partners. The role also covers wider EPSRC and UKRI talent activities, with hybrid working needing 40-60% of contracted hours on site. Interviews take place in late November or early December and include a presentation.
What the job involves
- Manage the nuclear skills programme delivered by UKRI for DESNZ and the Ministry of Defence, coordinating with seven doctoral focal awards and government
- Take responsibility for one of EPSRC's portfolios, managing own projects and developing new activities
- Operate peer review and other formal decision-making processes
- Manage strategic relationships with universities, businesses and government, representing EPSRC and UKRI in external networks and meetings
- Work across EPSRC and UKRI teams to ensure cross-portfolio understanding, joint initiatives and implementation of strategy
- Gather and integrate internal and external information on the research and innovation landscape and the EPSRC portfolio
- Monitor, evaluate and report on activities and investments to feed into planning
- Support senior colleagues in developing projects, implementing plans and coordinating processes that support delivery across EPSRC
- Establish links with universities and industry and manage EPSRC and UKRI funding opportunities
- Plan and run community events to develop new research programmes
- Work with the engineering and physical sciences research community to ensure funding of the highest-quality research and training
What’s required
Experience
- Experience leading delivery of activities to achieve wider goals, including planning, decision-making and influencing others
- A research or research support background, or equivalent education, training or professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Problem solving and analytical skills with a focus on successful outcomes
- Effective verbal, presentational and written communication
- Ability to work as part of a team, supporting others through behaviour and empathy
- Ability to show how activities contribute to the wider strategic objectives of an organisation and external stakeholders
- Creativity, adaptability and willingness to change
- Works effectively independently and with colleagues, and manages time effectively
What’s offered
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days' annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure
- Employee assistance programme with confidential help and advice
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development in a continuous learning culture
- Possible reimbursement of Skilled Worker visa fees after joining, if sponsorship is required
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
