The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Deputy Executive Chair
Salary: £92,000 - £99,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Reports to: Executive Chair, NERC
Based: Swindon/London - with regular travel to both
Contract type: Due to the nature of the role, we can accommodate several flexible options based around the successful candidates' preferences and current professional commitments, including fixed-term, secondment, and permanent contract. The minimum commitment duration is 36 months and minimum hours required is 0.8 FTE (Full FTE 37 hours) per week. Whilst hybrid working is possible on occasion, there is an expectation for the Deputy Executive Chair to have a strong presence in the office across both Swindon, London and other locations as required.
Interviews: Interviews are due to take place in London on 20th & 21st November 2024.
There has never been a more monumental and rewarding time to apply your leadership skills at the very heart of environmental science.
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the UK's leading public funder of environmental science, investing £330 million each year in cutting-edge research, postgraduate training and innovation in universities and research centres. We advance the frontier of environmental science by commissioning new research, infrastructure and training that delivers valuable scientific breakthroughs.
Job Overview
This role secures the scientific resilience of NERC to support our environmental science community and government, business and industry stakeholders that underpins NERC as a scientifically credible funder and resilient organisation within UKRI.
The NERC Deputy Executive Chair is the scientific backstop for the NERC Executive Chair in driving and delivering NERC's vision across environmental science research and innovation nationally and internationally. Working closely with the Executive Chair, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Directors, and Associate Directors you will secure NERC's position as the funder of world-leading research and innovation in environmental science in the UK; in maintaining and growing NERC's international science presence and partnerships; and in building NERC's commercialisation portfolio working with business and industry both nationally and globally.
Key Responsibilities
About you
Therefore, if you are an accomplished leader with demonstrable expertise in environmental science and have the ambition to support and drive NERC's purpose, then we would like to speak to you.
For the full role profile, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the candidate pack.
About Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC is the UK's leading funder of environmental science. Our scientists study and monitor the physical, chemical and biological processes on which our planet and life itself depends - from pole to pole, to the deep Earth and oceans, to the atmosphere and space. The science we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a safe, healthy, productive nation. Many programmes involve collaborations with national and international partners to tackle large-scale environmental science challenges, including those faced by developing countries.
As well as research, innovation and training are supported from the NERC core budget. There are exciting emerging opportunities from cross-UKRI funds to develop interdisciplinary programmes enabling environmental researchers to lead and collaborate in major projects. This advances knowledge and has significant potential for delivering economic impact.
For more information about NERC, see: https://nerc.ukri.org
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.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 23:59 on Wednesday 23 rd October 2024.
You will need to supply:
Your Statement of Suitability should provide specific information about why you believe you would be suitable for this role. Think about your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and vision for the organisation, and take full advantage of the space available. Use practical examples where possible and ensure you refer directly to the essential criteria.
Please note, failure to provide a statement of suitability or failure to address the above points may result in your application not being considered.
You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and statement of suitability, not the 'experience' section of your application on the Careers Portal.
To apply via the UKRI Careers Portal you will receive a notification confirming your profile has successfully been created (if you have not previously set up an account) and a second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted. If you do not receive the second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted or experience issues applying, please contact seniorrecruitment@ukri.org , so we can ensure your application has been received.
Additional Information
Deputy Executive Chair
Salary: £92,000 - £99,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Reports to: Executive Chair, NERC
Based: Swindon/London - with regular travel to both
Contract type: Due to the nature of the role, we can accommodate several flexible options based around the successful candidates' preferences and current professional commitments, including fixed-term, secondment, and permanent contract. The minimum commitment duration is 36 months and minimum hours required is 0.8 FTE (Full FTE 37 hours) per week. Whilst hybrid working is possible on occasion, there is an expectation for the Deputy Executive Chair to have a strong presence in the office across both Swindon, London and other locations as required.
Interviews: Interviews are due to take place in London on 20th & 21st November 2024.
There has never been a more monumental and rewarding time to apply your leadership skills at the very heart of environmental science.
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the UK's leading public funder of environmental science, investing £330 million each year in cutting-edge research, postgraduate training and innovation in universities and research centres. We advance the frontier of environmental science by commissioning new research, infrastructure and training that delivers valuable scientific breakthroughs.
Job Overview
This role secures the scientific resilience of NERC to support our environmental science community and government, business and industry stakeholders that underpins NERC as a scientifically credible funder and resilient organisation within UKRI.
The NERC Deputy Executive Chair is the scientific backstop for the NERC Executive Chair in driving and delivering NERC's vision across environmental science research and innovation nationally and internationally. Working closely with the Executive Chair, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Directors, and Associate Directors you will secure NERC's position as the funder of world-leading research and innovation in environmental science in the UK; in maintaining and growing NERC's international science presence and partnerships; and in building NERC's commercialisation portfolio working with business and industry both nationally and globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage and influence relevant stakeholders interested in environmental science at the most senior levels outside and across the organisation and in DSIT to build support and confidence in the NERC delivery plan and to catalyse new ideas and communicate the strategic outputs.
- Working with the NERC COO, ensure that NERC science funding is properly aligned with the research infrastructures and capacity to deliver operationally in NERC and across UKRI to safeguard value for money and drive maximum research and innovation impact and positive outcomes.
- Working closely with the Executive Chair, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Directors, and Associate Directors, secure NERC's position as the funder of world-leading research and innovation in environmental science in the UK; in maintaining and growing NERC's international science presence and partnerships; and in building NERC's commercialisation portfolio working with business and industry nationally and globally.
- Lead business and industry engagement across NERC building coalitions and seeking external buy in to deliver environmental solutions to major economic and societal challenges.
About you
- A sustained first-class track record of senior roles relevant to the environmental sciences and key partners of NERC at the level of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Science or as Director of a Research Institute / Centre.
- Senior management experience including research budgets; innovation and commercialisation.
- Holding or having externally recognised professorial status in your field of expertise with substantial and diverse experience of working across the UK science funding landscape.
- A deep understanding of environmental science and its applications relevant to NERC's mission.
- Demonstrably leading understanding of the research funding system in the UK, including knowledge of the activities and priorities of the other UK Research Councils and Innovate UK.
- PhD qualified or equivalent experience with a personal record of scientific achievement in research sufficient to gain the confidence of the scientific community.
Therefore, if you are an accomplished leader with demonstrable expertise in environmental science and have the ambition to support and drive NERC's purpose, then we would like to speak to you.
For the full role profile, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the candidate pack.
About Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC is the UK's leading funder of environmental science. Our scientists study and monitor the physical, chemical and biological processes on which our planet and life itself depends - from pole to pole, to the deep Earth and oceans, to the atmosphere and space. The science we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a safe, healthy, productive nation. Many programmes involve collaborations with national and international partners to tackle large-scale environmental science challenges, including those faced by developing countries.
As well as research, innovation and training are supported from the NERC core budget. There are exciting emerging opportunities from cross-UKRI funds to develop interdisciplinary programmes enabling environmental researchers to lead and collaborate in major projects. This advances knowledge and has significant potential for delivering economic impact.
For more information about NERC, see: https://nerc.ukri.org
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.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 23:59 on Wednesday 23 rd October 2024.
You will need to supply:
- A curriculum vitae (up to two pages)
- A statement of suitability (up to two pages pages)
Your Statement of Suitability should provide specific information about why you believe you would be suitable for this role. Think about your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and vision for the organisation, and take full advantage of the space available. Use practical examples where possible and ensure you refer directly to the essential criteria.
Please note, failure to provide a statement of suitability or failure to address the above points may result in your application not being considered.
You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and statement of suitability, not the 'experience' section of your application on the Careers Portal.
To apply via the UKRI Careers Portal you will receive a notification confirming your profile has successfully been created (if you have not previously set up an account) and a second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted. If you do not receive the second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted or experience issues applying, please contact seniorrecruitment@ukri.org , so we can ensure your application has been received.
Additional Information
- Organisation: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - Head Office
- Contract Type: Open Ended
- External Closing Date: Oct 23, 2024
- Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 92,000
- Hours: Full-time
