National Research Infrastructure and Partnerships Coordinator

at  Centre for Ecology Hydrology

Position: National Research Infrastructure and Partnerships Coordinator
Location: Flexible (Wallingford, Lancaster, Edinburgh, Bangor, or fully remote)
Salary: £36,245 - £47,827 (dependent on experience)
Fixed Term for 24 months and Full Time (37 hours per week)
This role can be offered as a secondment opportunity for those in government departments and is actively encouraged.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of UK Science and Technology? Do you thrive on forging partnerships that drive impactful change? If so, we have the perfect role for you.
About Us:
At UKCEH, we’re dedicated to making a real difference through excellent science. For over 60 years, we’ve been collecting invaluable environmental data, enriching society and fostering prosperity for both people and the planet.
Every one of our 600+ staff and 50+ postgraduate students plays a vital role in delivering our ambition to understand the environment and the human impact on it.
How we work is just as important as what we achieve. We want UKCEH to be a welcoming, inclusive, engaging and collaborative place to work. We embed our values - excellence, integrity and teamwork - into everything we do.
The Role:
Working directly with the CEO of UKCEH, as the National Research Infrastructure and Partnerships Coordinator, you’ll collaborate closely with CEOs and Directors of leading research institutes across the UK. Your role will be to develop strategic insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our nation’s critical research infrastructure and world leading institutions. Your work will directly impact how the UK tackles pressing issues and drives innovation across climate change, national security, food security, health inequalities and economic growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct strategic policy analysis of the UK Science and Technology system and its research infrastructure.
• Develop policy and investment recommendations to support our nation’s scientific ambitions and our use of major scientific institutes and infrastructure.
• Establish and foster effective partnerships with key stakeholders, including UKRI, industry, and NGOs.
• Establish and manage a new partnership forum between UKRI research institutes.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to build effective relationships across public and research sectors.
• Strong strategy and analytical skills to understand and address complex challenges.
• Experience in establishing and managing governance systems.

Why Join Us?

At UKCEH, your work truly matters. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24/7 access to support for health and financial concerns
• Flexible working arrangements

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on UK Science and Technology, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

• Conduct strategic policy analysis of the UK Science and Technology system and its research infrastructure.
• Develop policy and investment recommendations to support our nation’s scientific ambitions and our use of major scientific institutes and infrastructure.
• Establish and foster effective partnerships with key stakeholders, including UKRI, industry, and NGOs.
• Establish and manage a new partnership forum between UKRI research institutes