The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

A Research Project Manager at the Turing coordinates the implementation and delivery of advanced data science, AI and modelling research projects, and research engineering innovations in data, software and collaborative practices. We anticipate that the postholder will need to embody core values of initiative, reliability and collaboration in addition to their commitment to equity and inclusion as described in the Turing’s "Rules of the Game" (see below).

This role is to co-ordinate and support work within the Public Policy programme. It will include administering a portfolio of high impact research projects, as well as overseeing, planning, organising and communicating the activities generated by those projects.

The post holder will work with the Programme Director, Deputy Director and academic researchers to coordinate each research project from concept to implementation; this will involve understanding the resource requirements for each project, drawing up detailed financial plans, coordinating funding applications, negotiating funding or collaboration contracts, agreeing on clear milestones for each project, ensuring that the deliverables are completed on schedule, as well as providing regular updates to the Institute’s leadership on the progress of each project.

The post holder will also coordinate the public policy programme’s interactions with policy makers; this will involve organising meetings and workshops that bring together academic researchers and policy makers, as well as keeping a detailed record of the public policy programme’s interactions with policy makers. The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring that the Turing’s public policy programme runs smoothly and delivers on its ambitious aim to improve policy-making and governance with data science and AI.

The Research Project Manager will need to liaise closely with Institute research and operations staff, in London, at university and research centre partners, to perform their duties. Management of small projects in other areas may also be required, subject to business needs.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Research project management and delivery

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of research projects.
• Coordinate some of the programme’s events, training, and knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the programme’s research initiatives;
• Produce regular reports on activity to external partners and funders.

Programme Operations and Resources Management

• Perform resources planning and financial analysis for the programme. This will involve assisting in the preparation of the programme’s budget, anticipating future staffing and operational needs, identifying potential funding sources, as well as managing the programme’s office space and payment of expenses;
• Coordinate the delivery of strong programme governance. This will involve developing, writing, and editing reports and presentations for the Institute’s senior leaders, Board of Trustees, and funders, which outline the programme’s progress and initiatives;
• Working with the HR team, organise the recruitment of additional programme researchers or administrative staff. This will involve writing job advertisements, organising interview panels, and overseeing the onboarding process for new hires;
• Provide day-to-day support to the Programme Director and programme research leadership

• Project management and organisational skills: the ability to plan, execute, and keep on schedule numerous projects in an organised fashion.
• Managing complex research projects involving internal and external partners
• Thrives when working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and comfortable taking either a leadership or a followership role.
• Accurate and up to date knowledge of Research Project Management in an Academic environment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Independently make decisions which impact themselves or immediate team members. Escalate decisions where appropriate.
• Ability to balance competing priorities with minimal direction while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to define, measure, and track key metrics for each project

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

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, covering letter and contact details for your referees. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact them on 020 3970 2148 or 0203 862 3340, or email [email protected].

In the event of increased interest and receiving a high volume of applicants for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 24 October 2021 at 23:59.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full time post is offered on a 2 year fixed term basis. The annual salary is £35,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

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.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.

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].