The opportunity has arisen for a Level 6 Head of Operations, RAi UK. RAi UK is a £31 million national programme creating a comprehensive ecosystem for responsible AI research and innovation across the United Kingdom. Funded by UKRI, the programme spans 28 universities, 150+ non‑academic partner organisations, and an international network of collaborators across 45 countries. The programme operates through five distinct funding streams — Keystone, Cornerstone, Satellite, Impact Accelerator and International Partnership projects — and is structured as a true multi‑institutional consortium. RAi UK does not sit within a single institution; it convenes, coordinates and stewards a distributed national effort with a shared governance framework, shared outcomes and collective accountability to UKRI and to the public.
Responsibilities
* Act as RAi UK lead on operational matters, providing expert yet pragmatic advice and guidance to senior management across RAi UK.
* Provide core input to the development of RAi UK’s Strategic Plan and related guidance to enable RAi UK to respond to changes in the UK’s AI landscape.
* Support RAi UK’s funding and participation in large complex, often innovative projects and partnerships, while effectively managing associated risks.
* Lead a team of highly skilled professionals, actively supporting career progression and attracting new talent to deliver RAi UK.
* Design and sustain operational systems that work equitably and effectively across 20+ university partners, manage relationships with multiple institutional administrators and research offices simultaneously, and build cross‑institutional coordination capacity required for a programme of this scale.
Qualifications
Experienced operations leader with a demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑institutional programmes and coordinate cross‑sector partnerships. Proven track record of leading diverse teams, aligning operational capability with strategic ambition, and managing risk for large, innovative projects.
Benefits and Commitment to Diversity
* Generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days, and excellent family leave provisions.
* Pension scheme membership.
* Subsidised health and fitness facilities.
* Range of discounts.
* Committed to a sustainable and inclusive work environment; RAi UK holds an Athena SWAN silver award and is an EcoAward Platinum recipient.
Fixed‑term position until 31 March 2028, based at Highfield campus.
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