ID 2739
The Welsh Government operates name-free recruitment. The recruiting panel will not see personal information such as a candidate’s name and address during the sifting process. This policy is in line with our commitment to end bias and promote equality and diversity.

WE’LL ASSESS YOU AGAINST THESE CIVIL SERVICE SUCCESS PROFILE BEHAVIOURS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA DURING THE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW:

Behaviours

• Seeing the big picture -Develop an in-depth insight and understanding in to the needs of the organisation and partners, anticipating the long-term impact of environmental, social and scientific developments at both national and international levels, helping to influence the organisations stratigic direction and policies.
• Leadership - Be a visible and approachable source of trusted scientific advice to all colleagues and stakeholders, embedding a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity for all where the diversity of individuals’ backgrounds and experiences are valued and respected.
• Working Together - Proactively create, maintain and promote a strong network of contacts across the organisation and with partners establishing mechanisms to share knowledge and resources across boundaries to support the provision of excellent scientific evidence and research.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to understand and synthesise science / research findings across a broad range of scientific disciplines, and an ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and accurately to non-technical audiences verbally and in writing, and ability to act as an effective advocate and ambassador of science.
• Experienced at working effectively in a multidisciplinary way to achieve goals, including identifying and drawing on the advice and experience of experts across a wide range of fields
• Knowledge and experience of research and/or research management and systems leadership in academic, health, social care or industrial sectors with an appreciation of research and development in the public sector.
• An outstanding track record in leading and conducting applied research of internationally recognised standing, in an area of interest to health, social care or life sciences in Wales and the UK, that has delivered demonstrable impacts on policy or populations.

Technical

• A Level 6 qualification (for example, BSc, BEng, etc.), in a scientific discipline
• Level 8 qualification (for example PhD, DPhil, etc.) in a life sciences or health related scientific field.

Assessment process
Candidates should apply for this role through The Welsh Government recruitment website.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Welsh Government on this appointment, your application and contact details will be shared with them as part of the assessment process. According to GDPR guidelines, Saxton Bampfylde are only able to process your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health, sex life, or sexual orientation) with your express consent. By submitting an application you consent for Saxton Bampfylde to process your personal data.

• Provision of pro-active and demand led independent scientific advice and analysis across a range of health topics to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and policymakers.
• Ensure research & development, scientific evidence, analysis and advice are relevant, robust and of high quality.
• Providing an independent challenge function to the group and ensuring mechanisms are in place to inform policy and decision-making including in an emergency response. This includes the oversight of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and any other relevant scientific advisory committees (SACs).
• Co-lead, with the Deputy Director for SRE (Science, Research and Evidence), Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW), and be a source of advice to that Deputy Director on overall research policy and priorities, bringing in a deep understanding of research and development systems, with a particular focus on supporting it’s influence at a UK level.
• Working closely with the key leads across Welsh Government to maximise the impact of science in health on life sciences, innovation, emerging technologies and AI, ensuring effective prioritisation of focus and ongoing coordinated development of collaborations with academia, industry, and healthcare providers.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Chief Scientific Adviser for Welsh Government (CSAW), Head of Analysis, Head of Policy Profession, the Chief Economist and wider leads across Government to ensure a co-ordinated and strategic approach to science and research.
• Represent Welsh Government in relevant four nations advisory committees and panels and supporting the CSA Wales through their link into the UK CSA Network to ensure Wales interests in health, care and life sciences perspective are safeguarded appropriately and that the outputs of such committees appropriately inform advice to senior officials and Ministers in Welsh Government.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with Welsh and UK partners, including NHS Wales, UK Health Departments, UKHSA, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), UKRI Research Councils, research charities and industry.
• Actively participate as a member of the Chief Medical Officer’s Senior Leadership Team, and deputising for the Chief Medical Officer when appropriate.
  Other vacancy related information
  Location: You may be contractually based at any of the main Welsh Government offices in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Llandudno Junction or Aberystwyth. We support hybrid working and tailoring patterns to suit individual circumstances. The role requires occasional travel across Wales and the UK. There may be opportunities for international travel.

Salary: The role is at Deputy Director level (SCS1) and the starting salary is circa £92,537 although some flexibility may be available for an exceptional candidate

• For existing Civil Servants – if you are a substantive Deputy Director applying on a lateral transfer basis to the Welsh Government you will retain your existing salary. If you are an existing civil servant applying on promotion, the starting pay on promotion will usually attract a 10% increase in base pay or be at the pay band minimum, whichever is greater.
• Secondment – if you are applying for this role on a secondment basis, you will retain your existing terms and conditions including salary (subject to approvals).

Please contact SCSRecruitment@gov.wales if you would like to discuss terms and conditions and salary level.
Contract Type: This role is being offered on a fixed term or loan/secondment basis, usually for a minimum of 3 years, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
This could be as either a full-time or part-time position, at 0.8 or 0.9 FTE to allow candidates to continue an association or position within an academic institution during the duration of their roles.
Vetting level
SC - Candidates applying for a role that requires SC clearance must have normally resided in the UK for a minimum of the last 5 years
Number of posts
1
Contact point for further information regarding the post
SCSRecruitment@gov.wales
Candidate pack / supporting information (English)
CSAH - External - Candidate Pack - FINAL (2).docx – 1100KB Opens in a new window
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Candidate pack / supporting information (Welsh)
CSAH - External - Candidate Pack - CYMFINAL.docx – 1098KB Opens in a new window
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