Director of RCUK India

Director of RCUK India

3 year fixed-term contract (negotiable).
Unit name: RCUK India. 
Location: The British High Commission in New Delhi
Division/Section: MRC Strategy Group
Salary range: from £47,699 to £70,167 plus allowances where appropriate

There is an opportunity available through the Medical Research Council (MRC) for the position of Director of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) office in India. This is an exciting opportunity to take up a highly significant and visible position at the forefront of planning and implementing strategy and policies for the UK Research Councils' in the British High Commission in New Delhi.

The role of the Director of RCUK India is to work proactively with the UK Research Councils and partner organisations in India, to identify opportunities for collaboration and develop and implement joint UK-India activities.  To be the UK Research Council's senior representative in India promoting and pursuing RCUK's International Strategy.

The role requires an excellent communicator who can understand the needs of internal and external stakeholders and negotiate diplomatically.  The abilities to plan strategically, work independently and lead a diverse, high-profile programme of work in a fast-changing environment.

The post-holder will be required to re-locate to New Delhi for the duration of the posting and allowances will be paid in association with this opportunity, where appropriate.

If you would like more information on the role, application process or secondment package please contact Dr Sophie Laurie.

Dr Sophie Laurie

Tel: 01793 418031

email: Sophie.Laurie@rcuk.ac.uk

In return, we offer 30 days annual leave, a competitive salary and a final salary pension scheme.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at via the apply link below and complete an online application form.  Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC46867.

Closing date: 10 April 2012

Interview date: 9 May 2012

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening