View Vacancy - Head of Science & Innovation Network for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (SIN DACH) (DEU23.068)
Why should you apply?
Science and innovation are at the heart of the UK Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. The UK is already a global leader in science and innovation. Within this, international partnership is essential to maintaining our excellence, our reputation and our global competitiveness. Germany is a major global research power and a vital partner for the UK in Europe and globally (the UK and Germany are each other’s second most important research collaborator globally after the US).
The UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) aims to strengthen the UK’s global leadership position on science and innovation and ensure we reap the benefits from this for the UK’s security and prosperity. We have approximately 100 officers in over 40 countries and territories around the world building partnerships and collaborations.
The jobholder is part of the UK Government’s presence in Germany, supported and fostered by this network. Based in Berlin, the job holder is responsible for delivering the Prime Minister’s vision of the UK as a “science superpower”, as set out in the Integrated Review and Innovation Strategy, across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The jobholder is required to work with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver this, both locally and across BEIS, FCDO and the wider science and research community in the UK. Currently, we are looking for a Head of Science & Innovation Network for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The jobholders supports staff in their team in developing and delivering business plans for their region, liaising with Embassies, host governments, science communities, and key London stakeholders. The role will contribute in particular to engagement with Germany, developing relationships at a senior level with relevant government and non-government stakeholders, visibly championing UK excellence in local science communities, and providing advice to the Embassy leadership. |
The jobholder is one of five Regional Managers (RMs) within SIN Europe who coordinate and oversee country work and contribute to effective leadership. The role has a high level of autonomy and management responsibility, including engagement with FCDO and BEIS senior leadership (e.g. Ambassadors at SIN posts).
What you will be expected to achieve?
The jobholder is required to lead effective delivery of the bilateral HMG Science & Innovation (S&I) agenda across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (SIN DACH):
- Lead effective delivery of the bilateral HMG S&I agenda across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (SIN DACH), measured by strong research, policy and prosperity outcomes
- Manage and lead effectively a diverse team across five posts (Berlin, Munich, Vienna and Berne) and three countries, setting strategic direction and getting the best from others
- Pay particular attention to strengthen the UK-Germany bilateral relationship on S&I, strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors
- Enhance the reputation and reach of UK S&I in Germany and across the DACH region, line-managing and coaching a team of five staff in four cities (Berlin, Munich, Berne, Vienna)
- Be part of SIN Europe’s senior management board (one Regional Director plus 5 Regional Managers) as the Regional Manager (RM) for SIN DACH, contributing to the future direction of the team across the whole of Europe
Some more specific responsibilities and priorities are as follows:
Leadership and management
Policy reporting and analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Project delivery
Learning and development (L&D) and corporate contribution
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-This is a full-time, permanent position of 37.5 hours per week.
- Our Learning & Development environment: The British Government Germany Network has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments and dedicated L& D days. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.
- The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of Consulate General, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany Network and supporting a positive working environment.
- The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
- Staff recruited locally by the Consulate General are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.
- Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Government Germany Network will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.