Manager - Office of Science & Technology

at  Met Office

JOB SUMMARY

We’re looking for an exceptional Manager - Office of Science & Technology to help us make a difference to our planet.
As our Manager - Office of Science & Technology, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home.
Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we’ll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expert by nature - Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to successfully influence and negotiate at a senior level, building commitment to a shared vision and sense of purpose.
• Keep evolving – proven analysis skills and delivery, drawing well-thought through conclusions, improvements and recommendations regarding next steps.
• Expert by nature – Experienced in running substantial, complex programmes or portfolios.
• Expert by nature – Exemplary planning and organisational skills with the ability to work to juggle competing priorities and timescales.
• Better together – Good interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to manage, motivate, develop and empower teams.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

YOUR KEY DUTIES

• You will be an active member of the Science & Technology Senior Leadership teams.
• Co-ordinate engagement across the 2 directorates (approx 900 FTE) and the wider organisation, to identify priorities, dependencies and efficiencies to enable delivery.
• Apply P3M (project, programme & portfolio) best practice to compile appropriate performance metrics to assess health of Science and Technology annual plans, incorporating risk and opportunity management as appropriate.
• Work with the Science & Technology Senior Leadership teams and oversee all strategic planning and horizon scanning activities.
• Ensure the necessary procedures, governance and controls are in place to support Science & Technology directorates.
• Acting as an escalation point, you will be empowered to make informed decisions and recommendations at pace.
• Line managing a team, you will be responsible for their development, welfare and continued professional development.