Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £103,000 to £115,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025 (23:59) Interviews: Interviews are expected to be held in in person on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 with final stage interviews being held on Thursday 8th May 2025 Are you an inspiring leader with a vision for innovation and a commitment to excellence? STFC invites you to shape the future of world-class science as Director of the ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source. About the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences, located at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire and operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. At the heart of ISIS is a powerful particle accelerator that produces intense neutron and muon beams. These beams can interact with materials at the atomic level, revealing structural and behavioural insights that other methods cannot achieve. With 35 specialised instruments, ISIS enables visiting researchers to explore a diverse range of materials and phenomena to address fundamental scientific questions and drive innovations that address key global challenges/deliver socioeconomic impact. ISIS is a multidisciplinary facility that attracts researchers from UK universities and businesses, as well as international scientists from over 30 countries. Each year, the facility hosts approximately 3,000 researchers and conducts around 1,200 experiments, supporting a diverse scientific programme that spans blue-sky research and applied science. Within this programme, the ISIS Science Strategy highlights four key focus areas: Energy and Clean Growth, Quantum Science, Life Science and Healthcare, and Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Testing. These areas leverage the unique capabilities of neutron scattering, muon spectroscopy and the ISIS instrument suite and align with national and international research priorities to foster collaboration and maximise scientific and societal impact. The Role The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Director will report to the Executive Director of National Laboratories (Large Scale Facilities) and provide visible and inspiring leadership to the ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source. They will oversee the ongoing development and operation of ISIS, ensuring it remains a world-leading facility for neutron and muon research while delivering STFC's corporate vision and implementing the Delivery Plan Key Responsibilities Take a visible leadership role in supporting and demonstrating personal commitment to STFC's vision, values and strategic objectives, promoting STFC's achievements at every opportunity and in appropriate arenas at international, regional and local levels. Champion equality and diversity principles, ensuing that they are integrated into all aspects of our business. Ensuring that ISIS maintains effective corporate governance, meets our statutory obligations; and contributes to continuously improving STFC's overall performance. Work in close collaboration with other department Directors to provide strategic support to drive our people performance and continuously improve infrastructure standards to achieve our objectives and continuous improvement agenda. In the context of ISIS activity, work with the Programmes Directorate and Strategy Performance and Communications Directorate, to strengthen strategic relationships, including those with other Research Councils, key universities and overseas facilities. Delivery and further development of world-class, cutting-edge scientific facilities, instrumentation and technological capability to ensure that ISIS remains a world leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. Provision of first-class support for a national and international community of scientists researching into subjects ranging from clean energy and the environment, through studies of magnetism, nanotechnology, materials science, engineering, IT and health care Formulate long-term strategy that defines the future capital and resource expenditure that ISIS will require to maintain its global leadership position; and lead the formulation of business plans to support that investment. Provide outstanding leadership to the staff of ISIS, including the line-management of a senior cross -functional management team; ensuring the principles of equality and diversity are embraced and embedded in the organisation. Provide sound financial, safety and risk management of the Facility; including the allocation of capital and resources, which includes over 600 staff, a £90m annual budget and a £500m asset base. In conjunction with the ISIS Operations Director, deliver Operational Excellence for the Facility, ensuring a strong ethos of continuous improvement and operational efficiency is embedded and deployed across the organisation. Maintain a highly effective Programme Management team that can effectively execute large scale investments in the facility; ranging from a few million pounds to £100m Work in partnership with other STFC facilities and partner facilities, such as the Diamond Light Source, to foster synergistic developments, and deliver collaborative scientific benefits for our communities. Work to strengthen our strategic partnerships with national and international organisations to achieve joint delivery of shared strategies, objectives and capability. Using the standing, reputation and involvement of ISIS to enable and enhance international influence over scientific investment decisions. Working closely with the Business and Innovation Directorate, playing a leading role in increasing collaborative working between academic and commercial partners at the Laboratories and across the Campuses Actively explore and develop our relationship with industry partners and develop strong industry engagement models. You will have accountability for the health and safety of ISIS staff and users. What we're looking for: A strong and credible leader, with strategic vision, strong leadership skills, and a proven record in science or facility delivery. You must have significant experience of financial and people management of a large-scale facility or organisation and superior decision-making ability with the willingness to take accountability. Essential A strong and credible leader with proven experience of leadership in a Science or Technology organisation, facility or division. Strategic thinking/vision and focus, and able to formulate and execute strategy through a structured business plan. Successful management of large programmes; in excess of several million pounds Ability to inspire change through a philosophy of continuous improvement. Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills with a diverse range of partners nationally and internationally. Desirable Post-graduate degree in a relevant science or engineering field. Experience of working in an international context Formulation of high value business cases Engagement and leadership of international programmes To view the full responsibilities and requirements of the role, please contact us at seniorrecruitmentukri.org to request the candidate pack. 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. 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UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. Additional Information Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - ISIS Contract Type: Open Ended External Closing Date: Mar 30, 2025 Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 103,000 Hours: Full-time