Director Marine Research Plymouth

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With the UK’s largest cluster of marine researchers, unique natural assets, unrivalled scientific facilities, leading-edge autonomous marine technologies and the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth is at the heart of international research and innovation advances in fields including offshore renewable energy, marine autonomy, marine pollution, ‘clean marine’, and ecosystem monitoring and prediction. Recognised globally in terms of publications, impact and influence - and training the greatest number of students in this field - the city’s three world-leading scientific institutions: the University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory have collectively formed Marine Research Plymouth, a partnership to harness the full scientific and technological capabilities of Britain’s ‘Ocean City’. Marine Research Plymouth seeks to harness all of this and ensure Plymouth is the go-to destination in the UK, and one of the leading centres globally, for marine-related research and innovation. It will ensure Plymouth is even better placed to attract further funding and investment for initiatives that can advance understanding, testing and development of technologies for the rapidly growing global ocean economy You could be part of this unique opportunity. As Director, you will help to enable achievements and innovations to go further and will cement Plymouth and the South-West as the leading UK marine research and innovation location. You will be responsible for the connections between policy makers, industry, investors, and the partnership to drive Plymouth forward. You will be able to effectively utilise strong national and international government and business relationships to enable MRP to achieve research and innovation strategic goals. You will be an experienced negotiator and will have proven collaboration skills. Experience in leading large organisations/partnerships is a must, along with strategic vision and drive. We are open to discussion of a flexible working arrangement. The post would suit a candidate with a portfolio career. While we initially envisage a 50% time appointment this could be adjusted to meet the needs of the right candidate. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme on the University of Plymouth’s senior manager scale. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement/CV. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Jerry Roberts by email **** Interviews are likely to take place in June and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
Competitive Salary, Professorial/Senior Manager Scale
Package:
Permanent, Part-time
Contractual hours:
18.5
Basis:
PR Permanent Parttime All Year ]]>
With the UK’s largest cluster of marine researchers, unique natural assets, unrivalled scientific facilities, leading-edge autonomous marine technologies and the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth is at the heart of international research and innovation advances in fields including offshore renewable energy, marine autonomy,
marine pollution, ‘clean marine’, and ecosystem monitoring and prediction.
Recognised globally in terms of publications, impact and influence - and training the greatest number of students in this field - the city’s three world-leading scientific institutions: the
University of Plymouth
, the
Marine Biological Association
and
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
have collectively formed
Marine Research Plymouth
, a partnership to harness the full scientific and technological capabilities of Britain’s ‘Ocean City’.
Marine Research Plymouth seeks to harness all of this and ensure Plymouth is the go-to destination in the UK, and one of the leading centres globally, for marine-related research and innovation. It will ensure Plymouth is even better placed to attract further funding and investment for initiatives that can advance understanding, testing and development of technologies for the rapidly growing global ocean economy
You could be part of this unique opportunity. As Director, you will help to enable achievements and innovations to go further and will cement Plymouth and the South-West as the leading UK marine research and innovation location. You will be responsible for the connections between policy makers, industry, investors, and the partnership to drive Plymouth forward.
You will be able to effectively utilise strong national and international government and business relationships to enable MRP to achieve research and innovation strategic goals. You will be an experienced negotiator and will have proven collaboration skills. Experience in leading large organisations/partnerships is a must, along with strategic vision and drive.
We are open to discussion of a flexible working arrangement. The post would suit a candidate with a portfolio career. While we initially envisage a 50% time appointment this could be adjusted to meet the needs of the right candidate.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme on the University of Plymouth’s senior manager scale.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement/CV.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Jerry Roberts by email
****
Interviews are likely to take place in June and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
A8579
Competitive Salary, Professorial/Senior Manager Scale
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0
Professional/Support Services
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Part-time
18.5
PR Permanent Parttime All Year
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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