Senior Portfolio Manager - International (Europe)

JOB PURPOSE

BBSRC International stimulates collaborations in science and technology to advance the UK’s global reputation and influence. This is done through engaging and investing in key strategic bilateral and multilateral international partnerships to strengthen bioscience research and innovation, working with both research-intensive and low- and middle-income countries.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Portfolio Manager-International will provide programme management and development of BBSRC’s international partnerships, with a strong focus on European countries. Some responsibilities include:

• Manage, develop, and implement BBSRC bilateral and multilateral partnerships with European and other countries, engaging with key stakeholders, senior leaders in BBSRC and international counterparts
• Lead for BBSRC in the core secretariat of FACCE-JPI to achieve the aims and objectives of the initiative, managing the implementation of the tasks within FACCE-JPI for which BBSRC has responsibility
• Provide line management of the Portfolio Manager – International who manages the FACCE-JPI secretariat
• Formal reporting on BBSRC international investments in Europe and other countries, collating evidence and carrying out monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including to the European Commission
• Lead the organisation of meetings, workshops etc., preparing corresponding documents such as meeting papers, reports, and presentation
• Work with colleagues across BBSRC and the wider science community to provide evidence and analysis for BBSRC European activities, in order to develop strategy and identify future challenges where BBSRC engagement and investments can best contribute to serve our strategic objectives
• Ensure that enquiries from within BBSRC, across UKRI and from the external community are responded to quickly and accurately, including the provision of briefing material

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent in a biological or related subject and/or previous relevant experience and genuine interest in the aims and objectives of BBSRC (S/I)
• A demonstrable ability to work with and influence internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels (S/I)
• Be responsible for planning and prioritising own work area and the work of others. An ability to contribute to wider team activities and priorities as required (S/I)
• Strong liaison, networking, diplomacy and negotiation skills. An ability to anticipate stakeholder reactions and communication needs (S/I)
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, including the ability to present complex information concisely and accurately under tight deadlines (S/I)
• Experience of people management and the ability to lead and motivate others (S/I)
• Willingness to travel in UK and abroad, including occasional overnight (or longer) absences (I)

Desirable:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a biological or related subject and/or previous relevant experience (S)
• Experience of international research programme management and working with relevant stakeholders in both the UK and overseas (S/I)
• Experience in science strategy or policy development (S/I)
• Knowledge of the UK Research Council system, research community and peer review process (S/I)

In return UKRI can offer the successful candidate:

- Flexible Working.

- 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays.

- Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme.

- Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider.

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