Director of Strategy

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

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The final phase of transformation to Turing 2.0 is currently in the planning stage and we propose to add a new dedicated strategy function alongside the Executive Office which supports the CEO and executive team with working with the Board to set and articulate the strategy of the organisation, implementation of the strategy and the smooth day-to-day running of the Institute. This will be a newly reconfigured directorate for which we now need to appoint a Director of Strategy to lead it.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for driving the integration and advancement of our organisational strategy, ensuing that teams across the Institute are aligned to deliver the impact of Turing’s science and innovation agenda and goals. You will bring together strategy, delivery planning and governance and will have substantial scope to shape the newly formed teams within the directorate.

ROLE PURPOSE

You will lead on the Institute’s strategic contributions to the UK’s skills and talent agenda and promoting a high trust public conversation, reviewing work to date and gathering views from stakeholders in order to define and deliver a unique and useful role for the Institute in its next phase. 

You will also represent the Institute with key stakeholders such as our core funder, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, universities, strategic delivery partners, funders and government.

Management and development of your teams and direct reports will be crucial to the success of this role and we are seeking an individual who has significant experience of building highly engaged and highly performing teams and is willing to invest in supporting them to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting new role at a time of change and opportunity for the Institute and brings substantial scope to define and deliver the next phase of our work.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Work with the CSO and senior colleagues across the Institute to develop and embed the next iterations of the organisational strategy, creating clear and compelling narratives, goals and milestones.
• Lead the Strategy & Exec Office to create an aligned and effective organisation.
• Work with the CSO and Director of Finance to develop the annual planning cycle and budgeting rounds and year-round decision-making processes.
• Develop cross-Institute reporting on progress against strategy, creating well-defined mechanisms to assess impact.
• Lead on the Institute’s contribution to the UK’s skills and talent agenda and promoting a high trust public conversation.
• Accountable for the Directorate budget.
• Oversee the production of statutory or funder required documents, such as the Institute’s Researchfish submission, Annual Report, Mid-Term Review, and QQR.
• Initiate, build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across the AI and data science landscape, representing the organisation with academic institutions, commercial partners and governmental stakeholders such as EPSRC, Turing’s core funder, as appropriate. 
• Responsible for the following teams, including line management of the leads of those teams: Strategy & Impact, , Executive Office, Change and Strategic Capabilities (skills agenda, university and industry-facing initiatives) 

• A degree, or equivalent relevant experience, and evidence of continued professional development.
• Proven experience and track record of articulating and implementing strategy in a complex organisational context.
• Experience of building planning and accountability structures to manage the work of a research, higher education, commercial or science organisation, and/or experience of the work of a science and innovation focussed publicly funded or governmental organisation.
• Experience of influencing organisational change in a complex and often ambiguous environment, managing risk and spotting and acting on opportunities.
• Experience of liaising / building relationships across government.
• Knowledge of data science and AI actors across sectors and awareness of current opportunities and issues.
• A strong track record of building, leading and developing multiple teams.
• Experience of managing complex problems and as needed presenting compelling arguments to influence and/or negotiate satisfactory outcomes.
• Experience in developing and implementing impact measurement systems to inform decision making, while presenting to senior leaders to set and track organisational impact.
• Ability to deliver work priorities efficiently by building active support from others, even without direct authority, while navigating organisational risk and ambiguity.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role and person specification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3565 or email recruitment@turing.ac.uk .

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK, GMT)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £90,000 - £100,000 per annum plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute

The Institute is headquartered in Kings Cross, London and so while we operate a hybrid working model you will be expected to spend time there each week to connect to your peer group and to work with teams across the Institute.

EQUALITY,DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership team to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.ukto find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check. Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from HR@turing.ac.uk.