Head of Business Operations
LocationNottingham, SwindonAbout the jobSummaryUKRI works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to thrive. We seek to improve the contribution of each of our parts, working individually and collectively with our partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent, and ideas.
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function provides direction and leadership across digital, data and technology areas, delivering services directly or through its suppliers and strategic partners. Our purpose is to enable the business to deliver UKRI's corporate strategy and objectives by providing appropriate digital servicesJob descriptionThe Business Operations function provides DDaT with operational, financial, procurement and performance reporting support.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Head of Business Operations, you will provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure DDaT has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and resources in place to effectively support UKRI; ensuring financial strength and operating efficiency within UKRI.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience
Leadership & Management
Working unsupervised without direct management. Knowledge of the required core values and behaviours with ability to influence and implement within the team, demonstrating inclusivity
Professional excellence
Demonstrating sound financial decision making through being well informed. Demonstrated through accountancy qualification.
Strategic thinking
Providing vision, leadership and direction, converting the strategic vision into implementation delivery plans.
Communications
Ability to participate, persuade and influence in discussion, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff through Junior to Chief Executive level.
Resource Management
Demonstrating ability to successfully manage staff resources, to effectively deliver projects and services.
Financial Management
Qualified Accountant with experience of financial management, to define and operate within a budget, demonstrated by personal accountability.
Change leader
To take an innovative approach to change, to establish a shared vision, achieve buy in and to deliver change successfully.
Stakeholder management
Ability to manage and develop inter-relationships, creating common purpose with understanding of the key stakeholders. Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders and act politically. Development of a collaborative working environment.
Commercial knowledge
Demonstration of good business acumen with ability to lead and operate an internal business function. Development of strong and effective relationships with external suppliers.
Project Management
Experience of delivering technical projects. Demonstrates knowledge of PRINCE2 and Agile project management methodologies.
Procurement
A high-level understanding of procurement practices, policy and procedures to ensure compliance while ensure business needs are met and activities provide value for money.
Risk and Assurance
A high-level appreciation of risk management and audit strategies.BenefitsChoosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits including a flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
See our vetting charter.People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Selection process detailsThe closing date for applications is 13th December 2021.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Nationality requirements
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.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.Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact :Name : UK SBS Resourcing TeamEmail : resourcing@careersportal.co.ukRecruitment team :Email : resourcing@careersportal.co.ukReference number 168287 Salary61,227 - 68,029GradeGrade 6UKRI GContract typePermanentBusiness areaUKRI - OperationsType of roleOperational Delivery
Senior leadershipWorking patternFull-timeNumber of posts1
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function provides direction and leadership across digital, data and technology areas, delivering services directly or through its suppliers and strategic partners. Our purpose is to enable the business to deliver UKRI's corporate strategy and objectives by providing appropriate digital servicesJob descriptionThe Business Operations function provides DDaT with operational, financial, procurement and performance reporting support.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Head of Business Operations, you will provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure DDaT has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and resources in place to effectively support UKRI; ensuring financial strength and operating efficiency within UKRI.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience
Leadership & Management
Working unsupervised without direct management. Knowledge of the required core values and behaviours with ability to influence and implement within the team, demonstrating inclusivity
Professional excellence
Demonstrating sound financial decision making through being well informed. Demonstrated through accountancy qualification.
Strategic thinking
Providing vision, leadership and direction, converting the strategic vision into implementation delivery plans.
Communications
Ability to participate, persuade and influence in discussion, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff through Junior to Chief Executive level.
Resource Management
Demonstrating ability to successfully manage staff resources, to effectively deliver projects and services.
Financial Management
Qualified Accountant with experience of financial management, to define and operate within a budget, demonstrated by personal accountability.
Change leader
To take an innovative approach to change, to establish a shared vision, achieve buy in and to deliver change successfully.
Stakeholder management
Ability to manage and develop inter-relationships, creating common purpose with understanding of the key stakeholders. Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders and act politically. Development of a collaborative working environment.
Commercial knowledge
Demonstration of good business acumen with ability to lead and operate an internal business function. Development of strong and effective relationships with external suppliers.
Project Management
Experience of delivering technical projects. Demonstrates knowledge of PRINCE2 and Agile project management methodologies.
Procurement
A high-level understanding of procurement practices, policy and procedures to ensure compliance while ensure business needs are met and activities provide value for money.
Risk and Assurance
A high-level appreciation of risk management and audit strategies.BenefitsChoosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits including a flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
See our vetting charter.People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Selection process detailsThe closing date for applications is 13th December 2021.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.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.Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact :Name : UK SBS Resourcing TeamEmail : resourcing@careersportal.co.ukRecruitment team :Email : resourcing@careersportal.co.ukReference number 168287 Salary61,227 - 68,029GradeGrade 6UKRI GContract typePermanentBusiness areaUKRI - OperationsType of roleOperational Delivery
Senior leadershipWorking patternFull-timeNumber of posts1
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