Director of Science Based London

Salary: £52,000 - £65,000 per annum plus London Market Allowance of £3,300 per annum.

Attractive benefits package, including 32 days’ leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, and a range of family-friendly policies

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organisation and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all.

Our activities - whether in the arts, education, English language, science, sport, sustainability or society – build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

The Science and Sustainability team is located in the Education and Society Strategic Business Unit of the British Council. As the Council’s thought leader in this area, the Director of Science will be responsible for working with key UK stakeholders and partners, setting corporate policy in science and sustainability, engaging senior managers located across the Council’s global network and the other strategic business units responsible for Arts and for English, and setting strategy for the international promotion of UK science.

We are looking for an individual with the following attributes:

• PhD in the natural sciences and experience of research engagement;
• Strong understanding of science policy in the UK and in relation to the internationalisation of science and technology;
• Professional credibility and standing with key stakeholders and the ability to identify and develop strategic relationships with appropriate partners in the academic, policy and business communities;
• Leadership skills and direct experience of management or policy making

If these qualities apply, we would like to hear from you.

Download an application pack:

• Role Profile
• Candidate Information
• Application Form
• British Council Behaviours
• Financial Planning and Management
• Project and Contract Management

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying.

Closing date for completed applications is: 29 February 2012 at 1700 hours Completed applications to be e-mailed to:
UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org).

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from disabled candidates are particularly welcome, as this group is under-represented at this level in the organisation. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).