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Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £34,905 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: 18 months fixed term
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire
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Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is one of Europe's largest research organisations. Combining world-class facilities with major international collaborations, and some of the world's most talented staff, we are driving ground-breaking advances in science and technology.
About the role
A vacancy has arisen for a Programme Manager in the Cross-Cutting and International Programmes team within STFC Programmes Directorate (PD). The role will focus on the delivery and oversight of programmes funded by the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), working alongside our Research Funding Team and colleagues in PD, other parts of STFC and with our research and stakeholder community in the UK and overseas. You will be involved in strategy/policy development, grant delivery, management of information, stakeholder engagement and communications.
You will have regular interaction with academics and researchers within universities and STFC's own laboratories, with management and administrative staff at different levels within STFC and with international stakeholders. Your role will involve occasional travel and overnight stays, mainly in the UK.
Key responsibilities for Role
• programme management of projects funded by ISPF, undertaking tasks associated with programme initiation/approval, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• co-ordinating and planning project oversight committees and panel meetings, including planning review/meeting timelines, drafting meeting agendas/papers; overseeing meeting arrangements and managing the distribution of information required for meetings
• establishing and running expert review panels, drafting terms of reference, helping with recruiting panel members
• researching, interpreting and analysing both programmatic and financial information to draft briefings, reports and provide advice to programme managers and other senior STFC management in areas of responsibility
• attending meetings with holders of grants, take minutes and draft feedback/reports/progress updates. Carry out post grant evaluation of these grants where appropriate
• developing good working relations with the UK and relevant international scientific communities and stakeholders
• deputise for the Senior Programme Managers as required
• carry out additional duties to support the CCIP team and other teams within Programmes as required
You will have strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication. You will also have the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organisation, and the external scientific community. You will be capable of working effectively within a team environment, contribute to team motivation, as well as work with minimal supervision. You will have the ability to think creatively, to take on responsibility for different tasks and seek continuous improvement and accept change. You should be able to demonstrate a high level of drive, enthusiasm and focus on the achievement of goals.
You will have an interest in international science programmes and in STFC's core physics programmes together with an understanding of the role and operation of UK Research and Innovation (or be able to acquire this knowledge quickly).
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.
As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what's possible.
STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
Person specification
The essential criteria below will be assessed at Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I)
• good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with both international and external stakeholders at all levels (S&I)
• good writing skills with the ability to absorb, evaluate and communicate complex information in a language appropriate to the audience (S&I)
• ability to work effectively within a team and a proactive approach to providing support to colleagues within a team (S&I)
• strong planning and organisational skills with experience of prioritising a busy workload across a number of workstreams (S&I)
• good research and analytical skills for written and financial information (S&I)
• enthusiasm for STFC's research areas (S)
• ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) (S)
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.
We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
You can also visit our careers site https: //www.stfccareers.co.uk/
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
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