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Salary: £110,000 to £120,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Open Ended; secondees and transfers welcome. Job shares also
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire – hybrid working available with regular travel across UKRI offices.
Closing: Sunday 30th March 2025 (23:59)
Interviews: Expected to be held in person w/c Monday 14th April 2025 at our London office.
About UKRI
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK’s primary research and innovation agency, investing nearly £9bn per year. We are internationally outstanding in bringing together all fields of research, a national agency for innovation, and university research and knowledge exchange into a single funding body.
The Role
The Chief of Operational Delivery is an executive leadership role at UKRI, responsible for overseeing operational management across various functions. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role involves close collaboration with the Executive and Operational Leadership Team to achieve strategic goals and drive operational efficiency. The Chief of Operational Delivery will lead critical initiatives, develop and implement operational strategies, and contribute to the overall success of UKRI.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deputise for the CFO and lead the People, Finance, and Operations Committee.
2. Drive high performance across pan-UKRI operations and ensure effective integration of operational functions.
3. Develop and implement frameworks for measuring and reporting operational performance.
4. Oversee funding services, commercial services, and estates, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
5. Lead teams in areas such as security, resilience, health and safety, and sustainability.
6. Manage a £15 million budget and lead a team of 135 FTEs, ensuring resource allocation and efficiency.
7. Provide leadership in business continuity and incident response.
8. Influence the strategic direction of UK SBS and ensure alignment with operational priorities.
9. Foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Strategic leadership experience in managing large, complex operations.
2. Strong commercial, financial, and budget management skills.
3. Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
4. Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and make decisions under pressure.
5. Experience in driving organisational change and innovation.
6. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
7. Knowledge of governance, legal, and regulatory compliance.
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.
1. 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
2. Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
3. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
Please apply via the Careers Portal by 23:59 Sunday 30th March 2025. Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a statement of suitability outlining their suitability for the role against the required criteria. Please click ‘apply’ for further information on the requirements and to visit our careers page.
UKRI is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are open to flexible working arrangements, including job share and secondment opportunities.
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