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Based at the historical Jodrell Bank Observatory near Manchester, UK, the SKA Organisation leads an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Already supported by 10 member countries - Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands and the United Kin...
Job description
The Role
The SKA Programme Director will be a person who has the drive and the vision to ensure that the SKA Project is delivered to time, budget and specification. This will include both the coordination of the Construction Proposal to the SKA Observatory Council for approval and then the delivery of the full construction phase.
Key Duties, Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the SKA Director-General the postholder will:
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
For more information on the SKA project visit http://www.skatelescope.org. The SKA Organisation offers a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme and a flexible benefits package. The successful applicant’s workplace will be located at the SKA Office’s headquarters at Jodrell Bank.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st July 2017.
Equal Opportunities Statement
SKA Organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or nationality.
At all stages of the recruitment process and beyond, we strive to treat applicants and employees with a high standard of care, honesty and politeness.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided. If you need equipment or adjustments to enable you to complete your application and/or attend an interview, then please let us know.
Please send a CV and covering letter, including details of your current remuneration, to [email protected], quoting reference ProgDir/01. Applications should include:
A summary of significant accomplishments and project experience, detailing how you meet the mandatory and desirable qualifications, experience and knowledge criteria;
The names of at least three professional referees, at least one of whom must be your current employer (or most recent employer if not working); and
Details of your current (or most recent) remuneration package.
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