Essential criteria
To be considered for appointment, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria.
You will bring the following skills and experience to this critical new role:
- An understanding of data driven research and development or life sciences and a commitment to making the UK a world leader in trustworthy, high-quality research.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Experience operating at Board level in public, philanthropic or private sector organisations, preferably including the formation of new organisations with complex, multiple stakeholder groups. Demonstrable ability to lead board meetings effectively and ensure collective decision-making.
- Experience in setting strategic direction and overseeing delivery of long-term goals.
- Sound governance, commercial awareness and financial discipline to underpin the development of the strategic objectives and target operating model of the new body. Ability to ensure effective risk management and financial oversight.
- Extensive experience of building networks across public and commercial sectors, and relevant sector experience.
- A strong understanding of business models and delivering a service.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with an adaptive and agile mindset. Ability to build relationships across government, academia, industry and the public.
Security Clearance
An offer of appointment will be conditional on relevant security checks being completed to DHSC’s satisfaction. This process is referred to as BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) and is undertaken by HR and the Government Recruitment Service as part of the onboarding process.
In addition, additional checks may be required in order to access restricted systems, information or sites. These checks form the National Security Vetting (NSV) process and provide an individual with an additional clearance level. Where this applies, candidates will be notified during the appointment process. Further information on National Security Vetting can be found on the Gov.uk website here.
Eligibility Criteria
You should have the right to work in the UK to be eligible to apply.
The Government expects all holders of public office to work to the highest personal and professional standards.
You cannot be considered for appointment if:
- You are disqualified from acting as a company director (under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986);
- You have an unspent conviction on your criminal record;
- Your estate has been sequestrated in Scotland or you enter into a debt arrangement programme under Part 1 of the Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 17) as the debtor or have, under Scots law, granted a trust deed for creditors.
When you apply, you should declare if:
- You are, or have been, bankrupt or you have made an arrangement with a creditor at any point, including the dates of this.
- You are subject to a current police investigation.
- You must inform the sponsor department if, during the application process, your circumstances change in respect of any of the above points.
When you apply you should also declare any relevant interests, highlighting any that you think may call into question your ability to properly discharge the responsibilities of the role you are applying for. You should also declare any other matters which may mean you may not be able to meet the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies.