Head of Performance - Swindon, United Kingdom - UK Research and Innovation

Description

UK Research and Innovation


Hours:
Full Time


Contract Type:
Open Ended

The International Research and Innovation Portfolio Management Office (IRI-PMO) is a UKRI team that works closely with DSIT on the delivery of DSIT Funds across UK partner organisations.

This role is an opportunity to apply your analytical leadership skills to the further development of the reporting, data and analysis activities underpinning the governance, management and evaluation of DSIT's International Research and Innovation funds.

As a key part of the IRI-PMO you will be driving delivery of DSIT international R&I funds such as the International Science Partnerships Fund working with UK Partner Organisations.

You will ensure that DSIT and cross-HMG priorities are delivered, UK and international legislation are complied with, and changes in strategy and policy are reflected in Partners' approaches to the funds.

You will work closely and collaboratively with a range of policy teams and regularly interact with senior officials, Government Departments and partner organisations.

You will also lead, develop and motivate a team of data analysts providing crucial insights into fund management and delivery.

This is a fascinating post, with opportunities to develop leadership, research infrastructure, and data analysis and dissemination skills, and be innovative in your approach to doing so.

with considerable space for development, training and working with analysts across DSIT, partner organisations and government more widely.

The role is varied and involves applying analytical insight and creativity alongside data analysis and management to the delivery of a package of work in a complex partnership environment.

It includes close working with DSIT policy colleagues and governance groups, plus engagement with national academies, other government departments and external scrutiny bodies.

Oversee the collection, management, analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data in relation to DSIT's international R&I funds:
the International Science Partnerships Fund, the Global Challenges Research Fund, the Newton Fund and the Ayrton Fund.
Work with data systems colleagues in the team in a) managing external suppliers of data management software/infrastructure and the associated contracts and budget; and b) developing existing data systems to fit user needs over time and improve user experiences, including the incorporation of Monitoring & Evaluation requirements.

Work with the team to deliver, and implement structures and processes to ensure, quality assurance of data collection, analysis and reporting.

Work with your team to design, develop and refine reporting products and data visualisation tailored to a variety of users, such as the ISPF dashboard.

Lead on the production, Quality Assurance, reporting and submission of the following:

Data and statistical contributions to Other Government Department priorities such as the International Climate Finance and Gilbert Initiatives.

Work with the team on, and implement structures and process to ensure, the accurate provision of near real-time data by theme and by country for Ministerial briefing, external bodies, policy colleagues, and in response to PQs.

Work with team and policy and evaluation colleagues to ensure the collation and provision of tailored reporting for Governance Boards, including in relation to Benefits Management.

Work with DSIT Analysts to ensure that, at a fund level, all Partners are using and reporting on Key Performance Indicators based on the Monitoring & Evaluation plan.

Engage with partner organisations and other key partners on the submission and reporting of grant data, and the development of the suite of reporting measures and products

Help the team be transparent in its use of data and comply with the Code of Practice for Statistics and any relevant professional guidance books.

Provide leadership, management and oversight for your team, ensuring their well-being and professional development.

Provide analytical support and advice more generally including identifying and designing new projects or analysis to support international research and innovation policy.

Be flexible and adaptable in an environment of evolving policy, structures and demand, including in how the team delivers the programme of work.

Senior Data Manager x 2
Senior Project Manager
Experience of leading a team collecting, analysing and reporting data for policy development and publication. (Experience of statistics/research governance and data protection and GDPR principles and processes. (Experience working with the users of data and statistics, understanding their needs and contexts, providing solutions, and developing accessible and interactive reporting and data visualisation products. (Analytical software skills - intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerBI or similar tools for use in data analysis and reporting. (Experienced in quantitative data analysis techniques. (Ability to translate complex and multiple data sources into clear and accessible briefing materials and developing a team to do the same. (Understanding best practice principles for the above and in relation to quality assurance and documentation, and the Code of Practice for Statistics. (Knowledge and experience of using coding languages such as R or Python for visualisation and analysis. (Knowledge and experience of data systems development. (Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.
Online applications only preferred for this role.

Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

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