As part of the Engineering Science transformation four Group Head roles have been created in the following areas:
- Head of MARS Software and Autonomy
- Head of MARS Engineering and Production
- Head of Sensors 1 (formal name tbc)
- Head of Sensors 2 (formal name tbc)
These roles are only open to members of staff in the Engineering Science function currently working at band 4 or 5.
The purpose of all the Group Heads is to manage and lead a group in NOC’s Engineering Science Function. Group Heads are responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the group to enable their contribution to the successful delivery of NOC strategy. They provide oversight of the long-term strategic direction, ensure required levels of engineering and/or science capability, plan and enable skills development, ensure financial sustainability including through commercialisation, and define research and operational priorities for the group.
Furthermore, the Group Heads are part of the Engineering Science Function senior management team which has collective responsibility, authority and accountability for the delivery of the Function’s contribution to the NOC strategy. They will work closely with the Director and Band 3 Strategic Leaders (Mission Network Leads and the Engineering Science Band 3s) to ensure the group’s research and development activities are aligned with and providing for the NOC technology strategy and roadmap, and NOC’s strategy and Mission delivery plans.
The standardised duties and responsibilities of Group Heads are set out in the job description (attached to the advert below), giving a fuller picture of the way to deliver the purpose of the role. Each Group Head applies those duties and responsibilities to their specific areas covered by the teams in the group.
To apply for one or more of these positions please click on the advert below and upload your CV and Expression of Interest form. Ensure you clearly state on the Expression of Interest form which of the four areas you are applying for.
The advert will close on 16th September.