Job Description

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Reference number

403289
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Salary

36,650
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band D###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

12 months###

Business area

MRC - Operations - UKRI Talent and Skills###

Type of role

Operational Delivery

Operational Research###

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (hybrid working options available)

About the job

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Job summary

Operations Lead - UKRI Talent

Salary: 36,650 per annum

Band: UKRI D

Team: UKRI Talent and Skills

Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (hybrid working options available)

Closing Date:27/05/25

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Job description

We are recruiting an Operations Lead within the UKRI Talent team, who will support the delivery of UKRI Talent programmes, including the Policy Fellowships and the Future Leaders Fellowships, by leading the operational processes associated with delivery of peer review and/or assessment panels. The role will also contribute to the strategic development of UKRI Talent in the context of the recently published People and Culture Strategy, which prioritises renewing the UK's position as a global leader in R&D by attracting, retaining and developing talented people.

Key responsibilities:

Leading the operational delivery of UKRI Talent programmes to ensure the effective delivery of peer review and/or assessment panels. Promoting consistency and quality in the mechanisms supporting funding decisions, by ensuring that areas of improvement for operational delivery are recorded and progressed. Reporting and analysing information to build progress updates and inform decision making. Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including working collaboratively across UKRI and its Councils/Innovate UK and Government Departments. Ensuring clear communication with the community, via maintenance of call information / guidance, webinars, website content and responding to external queries. Effectively managing team-member delivery & performance - implementing training programmes for staff to ensure long-term capability within the team. Line management of up to four of direct reports, with a commitment to supporting and developing staff. Carry out any other duties / projects that may be required of the post across UKRI Talent. ###

Person specification

Person requirements

Educated to degree-level or demonstrable equivalent experience. Experience of working in a research and/or innovation environment, with a clear understanding of the assessment process of funding applications. Excellent communication skills; experience of presenting information persuasively and succinctly and negotiating effectively with others. Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage changing and / or conflicting priorities and time optimally. Ability to work with ambiguity and respond to difficult situations by showing initiative and judgement in an evolving environment. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to demonstrate experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, both internally and externally and at all levels of seniority. Experience of operational task management - specifically supporting delivery of operational activities through delegation.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 36,650, Medical Research Council contributes 10,617 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We're committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options

Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

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Selection process details

As an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer, UKRI is proud to have created a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. This ensures that all employees, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equal access to opportunities and resources within the organization.

How to apply:

For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.


A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.


Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : UKRI Recruitment team Email : Recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : Recruitment@ukri.org