Associate Director

As a Associate Director, the work centres on examining the Black Box, a seminal report outlining different methods for assessing algorithmic systems. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Role overview

We want our team to feel supported, fairly rewarded and able to thrive both in and out of work. Evidence the utility, efficacy, and impacts of emerging technologies on impacted communities, primarily in the UK.

Main responsibilities

Examining the Black Box, a seminal report outlining different methods for assessing algorithmic systems. The Ada Lovelace Institute (Ada) is hiring an Associate Director to lead our Emerging Technology & Industry Practice research domain and help shape its direction and workplan as we. This role will report into the Director and manage a team of researchers working on projects that aim to:.

What helps someone succeed

Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• Strong leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary research teams, with a mixture of accountability, empathy and respec.
• Experience of managing relationships with key funders and leading on fundraising strategies would be highly desirable.

Job details

• Permanent contract, subject to completion of a 6 month probationary period.
• Full Time (35 hours per week) – we will consider requests for flexible working (e.g. Part Time or compressed working arrangements).
• Remuneration: Salary starting from £85,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience and consideration of market supplement where appropriate.
• Farringdon, London. Our staff has the option to work part of the week (2 days) from home, with some possibility to work more flexibly depending on location.