IT Science Computing Team Lead

UKCEH is looking for an experienced IT Science Computing Team Lead to join our team of talented individuals contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data insights and solutions that researchers businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

This is a highly collaborative customer facing supporting UKCEHs scientific mission. As the day-to-day lead for Science Computing youll work closely with our talented community of scientists to understand complex research requirements and translate these into clear actionable plans for the IT team. Youll play a vital role in shaping the computing services that support world class environmental science.

Youll lead our Science Computing team in managing and developing our Linux and High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. These are critical systems to our scientific output your leadership will help us ensure they remain robust resilient and fit for the future.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled professional ready to take a step into leadership. Were looking for someone naturally inquisitive approachable and able to communicate with a range of stakeholders and disciplines. Youll thrive in understanding and solving problems proposing solutions and collaborate with both IT and Scientific users to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing day to day operational management of the IT Science Computing team
• Monitoring and reporting on service requirements assisting in developing the UKCEH science computing environment
• Development and delivery of a stable resilient and recoverable science computing environment for UKCEH implementing service standards and developing common systems and processes based on industry best practice
• Ensuring that all processes used by the Science Computing Team are thoroughly documented consistently audited and regularly improved
• Implement the strategic vision for IT at UKCEH
• Ensuring security by design in all science computing requirements
• Build and manage relationships with vendors and service providers
• Coordinate and work on multiple cross-functional initiatives and projects.

UKCEH is keen to develop and support your development if you are ready to grow into a leadership position well work with you to develop your management skills whilst continuing to contribute technically.

For the role of IT Science Computing Team Lead were looking for somebody who has:

• Experience in a Linux and/or High Performance Computing support role with a strong technical background with the willingness and ability to operate in a hands-on capacity
• Proven ability in leading and managing change
• Managing and delivering technical projects rollouts upgrades migrations implementations etc.
• Skills in managing and supporting a wide variety of technologies including Linux HPC Scripting and Automation tools (including Ansible Python) containerisation (including Kubernetes Docker) block storage (including Ceph) Hypervisors
• Strong networking skills to include IP Chain firewalls TCP/IP subnetting and routing/switching
• Exposure to AWS would be advantageous
• Ability to think critically about systems and procedures and to adjust consistently as needed
• Ability to interact confidently across UKCEH combined with the ability explain complex concepts in simple to understand terms.
• Good interpersonal skills including listening and questioning skills
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Demonstrate commitment to the UKCEH values of excellence integrity and teamwork

Youll be joining a leading independent not-for-profit research institute thats committed to recruiting talented people like you progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Our science makes a real difference enabling people and the environment to prosper and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

Working for UKCEH is rewarding

We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks such as:

• 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant)
• Peer reward and recognition scheme
• Dental insurance gym/fitness discounts retail discount portal
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24-hour 365-day support with physical mental social health or financial issues and much more...

Apply today!

If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your personal career goals the team would love to receive your application. Please apply by submitting your CV along with a covering letter that highlights any qualifications skills or experience you believe are relevant to this role.

At UKCEH we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyoneregardless of background identity ability or circumstancehas the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application processplease dont hesitate to reach out. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement wed love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.