Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Swindon About the job Job summary This role provides oversight and leadership for NERC Fellowship investment - one of the three core areas of activities within Talent & Skills team (alongside Landscape and Focal Studentships). Alongside the core activity in leading the Fellowship portfolio, NERC is seeking an individual who will be fundamental in taking a lead role in shaping NERCs Fellowship offering in the context of UKRI and greater collective fund opportunities. Job description Therefore, primary focus of this role is the leadership and management of NERCs Fellowship portfolio including: Management and delivery of NERCs Fellowship and related activities (including Independent Research Fellowships, Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships and Training Short Courses). Leadership and management of NERCs Fellowship portfolio including financial management, cross council interactions, post-award relationship management, reporting and evaluation and strategic development of the portfolio. Oversight and management of NERCs Fellowship related data to include analysing investments (funding outcomes, outputs and impacts), data gathering and analysis. Strategic input to, and development of, the NERC Fellowship portfolio as part of UKRI Collective talent working. Influence and oversight to maximise NERC opportunity through fellowship funding working with cross-UKRI colleagues to ensure interest and engagement of the environmental science community. Lead on NERCs contribution to the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) scheme to include oversight of the assessment of proposals for funding and providing strategic input to the development of the scheme as it relates to NERCs wider portfolio. Provide high quality expertise and advice in areas of responsibility informed by the latest developments in the area, evidence and engagement with relevant external stakeholders. Activity manage Programme Manager(s), Assistant Programme Manager(s) and administrative support staff in order to achieve NERCs delivery goals. The post-holder will also contribute to strategic direction of the Talent & Skills activity and, where required, deputise for the Head of Talent & Skills. Person specification Person Specification Degree, preferably in environmental sciences, or equivalent relevant qualifications or expertise Excellent and demonstrable understanding of how research and innovation system functions in the context of skills and training and how this relates to UKRI agendas, policy, business and societal need. Demonstrable experience and evidence of developing and managing complex, multi-partner grants or projects preferably in relation to skills and training. Demonstrable experience and evidence of strategic level thinking Ability to resolve complex problems, balancing a number of factors. Demonstrable track record in influencing effectively (both verbal and written media) across teams, wider organisation and external stakeholder communities. Ability to build links and effective working relationships. Ability to prioritise, multi-task, work to deadlines, and work flexibly on own initiative. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and across organisations with people of all levels. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,272, UK Research and Innovation contributes £13,115 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 Were 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 Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Selection process details 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. 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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. 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