UK Research and Innovation Salary: £68,525 Hours: Full time/Part time (Minimum of 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended. Location: Keyworth, Nottingham or Swindon (Hybrid working available including 2 days a week in the office) Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025 Leadership of the Enabling Technologies function within Technology Services. The function is responsible for delivering the following capabilities & services: Identity services Platform services AWS Azure Network services Continuous Improvement Technology centre of excellence We are evolving the operational model within Technology Services to provide increased focus on business differentiating activity, working with partners where appropriate to take on transactional capability. We have a real focus on driving operational efficiency and establishing ourselves as a technology delivery centre of excellence. Key Responsibilities Management of a team of 15 staff across multiple locations Leadership & professional development of Enabling Technologies function Ownership and delivery of the Enabling technologies roadmap Champion the continued adoption of communities of practice & centres of excellence relevant to areas of responsibility Ensure alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls and architectural principles Deputise for Deputy Director Technology Services as required Proactively develop and maintain the strategic relationship with UK SBS and strategic delivery partners with respect technology areas of responsibility Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans to ensure that the Technology Services function is delivering in line with UKRI strategic objectives Work constructively with relevant stakeholder groups to plan, support and implement organisational and business process change in support of performant, cost effective IT Service Delivery Stay abreast of relevant industry trends and new technologies, making a case to incorporate within the estate where appropriate Develop effective network with peer group, UKRI Group IT colleagues, DSIT and wider agency community Balance score card & KPI dashboard reporting for function to senior stakeholder community Determine strategic, operational and financial plans for area of responsibility. Management of in-year Enabling Technologies budget, identifying and delivering efficiencies through consolidation and realising economies of scale. Technology & Process experience and delivery Microsoft Azure & AD AWS Diverse experience in platform technologies Diverse exposure to networks related technology stack DevOps principles, technology & tooling Strong experience of Information security principles & best practice Strong knowledge of public cloud infrastructure design, tools and strategies Experience of a federated IT delivery model Proactively identify technology related risks, taking appropriate action to mitigate or resolve Define, develop and iterate standard operating procedures, policy and processes that support the Enabling Technologies function and wider Group IT Shortlisting criteria (S) - Assessed at shortlisting (I) - Assessed at interview (S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview Essential Skills, qualifications and experience Experience of delivering & leading a technology orientated function, servicing multiple locations in a public, or private sector setting (S&I) Solid project management skills with the ability to produce compelling business cases and/or project delivery where required (I) Experience of working directly with senior IT & business stakeholders, with the capability to communicate technology terminology to non-IT literate senior business partners (I) Experience of budget management in excess of £1m (S&I) Comfortable with ambiguity & able to operate highly effectively in a fast paced, changing environment (I) High level of professional credibility with the influencing skills required to develop strong alliances and partnerships both internally and externally (I) Strong organisational and planning skills (S&I) Excellent inter-personal & communication skills (I) Working knowledge of ITIL (S) Working with strategic delivery partners to drive value and performance with respect delivery of enabling technology related services (S&I) Proven procurement and commercial skills (S) Degree qualification or equivalent experience. (S) About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK. Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and 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 Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. 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: UKRI - Digital Data and Technology Contract Type: Open Ended External Closing Date: Feb 24, 2025 Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 68,525 Hours: Full-time / Part-time