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Programme management

The Alan Turing Institute has ten programmes of scientific research in key areas of AI and data science, each led by a Programme Director. There are also a small number of significant programmes of activity which sit across several research Programmes.

This role sits within the Institute’s Programme Management directorate, which is responsible for the management and delivery of these programmes in support of the senior academic Programme Directors. The team oversees millions of pounds of data science and AI research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives in these programmes, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specification, time and budget.

There are a number of Programme Managers within the team, usually focussed on one research Programme or programme of activity, but who may provide programme management capabilities and support to other projects or activities from time to time as required. Programme managers are not permanently attached to programmes and may be moved to other research programmes in-line with business needs, and may have the opportunity to support other programmes, both ad-hoc or more formally.

Finance and economics

The Finance and Economics programme brings together a unique blend of world-class, multi-disciplinary, expertise in order to enable a more inclusive and productive digital economy. Our vision is to foster financial innovation and deepen our understanding of the economy to the benefit of society at large.

ROLE PURPOSE

Programme Managers oversee and manage delivery of research projects within the designated Programme/s, within funding parameters and to meet agreed delivery milestones and impact objectives.

Programme Managers report either to a Senior Programme Manager or the Director of Programme Management and may have line management responsibility for one or more Research Project Managers.

Their relationships are broad and varied, spanning a diverse team of academic research and business staff within the Institute, together with researchers and operational and senior stakeholders within partner organisations (both university partners and funding partners).

This post holder will manage the FAIR programme, and coordinate interactions with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time, helping to build this new, high-profile programme and set it up for success.

FAIR aims to advance research and to develop the practical and scalable solutions needed to fully realise the transformational benefits of responsible adoption of AI across the financial services industry. The programme will drive innovation that maintains public trust and meets regulatory expectations whilst acting as a beacon for responsible AI adoption across the UK financial services industry and globally. The post holder will not only help us lay the foundations to ensure that we will reach our goals, but also have opportunities to grow alongside the programme.

The Programme Manager is responsible for facilitating smooth day-to-day stakeholder relationships and operational links with external organisations and partners, such as UKRI and HSBC, as well as providing operational leadership and support to The Alan Turing Institute’s researchers and managing one or more project managers.

The post-holder will work closely with:

• The Senior Programme Manager and wider programme management team, including a Research Project Manager who this role will manage.
• The scientific leads of the programme, who may be programme directors, Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators, and who rely on programme management services.
• The Partnerships team, who initiate and nurture non-academic partnerships, shape research projects with partners, negotiate collaborative research contracts, funding and data sharing arrangements.
• The Impact Lead, who will guide the development of the programme’s impact plan.
• The functions in the COO’s office, including Finance, HR and Recruitment, Legal, Training, Academic Engagement, Events, Communications.
• Strategic and Project Partners/Funders, including UKRI, HSBC, Accenture and the FCA
• External organisations and stakeholders, including organisations in the wider financial and regulatory ecosystem.
• Universities and other research employers, to formalise how research collaborators will be engaged, working with local Research Offices or the HR team.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversee the delivery of the FAIR programme, incorporating cutting edge research, stakeholder engagement, and community building initiatives, ensuring they are managed to Institute and funder requirements, specification, time, and budget.
• Provide support, advice and challenge to the FAIR research leadership team in the implementation of robust programme management and governance processes and protocols. Ensure the Programme complies with Institute policies and governance and funder requirements.
• Shape the operational and administrative delivery of the FAIR programme in consultation with research leadership. Set, implement, and regularly review Programme objectives and activities, in alignment with the Institute’s strategies and funder requirements.
• Work with the Partnerships Development Lead to develop the programme’s funder and partner pipeline and support the development and delivery of partner engagement strategies and account plans.
• Foster, grow, and develop the community engaging with the FAIR programme through activities that meet the mutual needs of the overall initiative and the interests of stakeholders from the financial services industry, the regulators, academia and beyond. These can range from blogs, podcasts and seminars to large-scale workshops and conferences.
• Work with the Turing’s Impact Lead to design the programme’s pathway to impact, and promote successes with stakeholders.
• Deliver regular updates and communications of programme or project information, including managing formal reporting requirements, highlighting risks and opportunities to stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Manage the budget for the programme, which includes estimating proposal/project costs, forecasting, tracking actuals, and reconciliations.

Other duties

Other duties within the scope and scale of the role, in response to business requirements and direction of the Line Manager and/or Director of Programme Management

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
• Demonstrated programme and project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects, involving external and internal partners;
• Experience of managing complex projects and programmes in or with an academic environment;
• Experience working with Finance on budget planning, reporting, reconciliations;
• Experience negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts;
• Ability to work in uncertainty, and to map out risks/benefits of potential solutions to problems arising
• Structured and proactive approach to work, comfortable multi-tasking and able to re-prioritise as required;
• Experience of corporate governance and options appraisals of operating models

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities as well as the person specification.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 2 years. The annual salary is £51,025 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 2-4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3533 or 0203 862 3516, or email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 April 2023 at 23:59

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.