Head of Technical Services – UK (Relocation provided)

Head of Technical Services

 

We are looking for an experienced technical leader to develop and implement the technology strategy for our world-leading bioinformatics centre, as we embrace a hybrid cloud model of infrastructure provision.

You will set the strategic direction for the Technical Services Section of around 100 people operating across six functional teams – Software Development and Operations, Systems Applications, Systems Infrastructure, Technology and Science Integration, Web Development and Web Production. The teams deliver a set of research and enterprise computing services through use of three leased data centres, high performance networks, over 400PB of raw storage, 40,000+ cores of compute, and over 3000 VMware hosted virtual machines.

We are continuing a technical transformation toward a hybrid cloud model of infrastructure provision as a result of EMBL-EBI’s growth in the last decade. Our technical services must support a continual increase both in the worldwide external use of our data services and in the volume of data both flowing in and out of our data centres.

Key challenges of the role include managing a diverse collection of technologies and partnering with the major data resources to modernise and streamline the EMBL-EBI technology portfolio. Building successful relationships within EMBL and with international partners is an important part of the role.

You have

• Extensive experience of leading technical teams in a complex service environment encompassing both research and enterprise IT services.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of storage systems, databases, digital based applications and open-source systems in a complex quantitative computing environment
• Advanced leadership and communication skills suited to a team-orientated, collaborative work environment
• Proven success in strategic technical planning and implementation
• Track record of complex project management and effective resource loading, budgeting and financial management
• Thorough understanding of information security vulnerabilities and risk management
• Exceptional analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills combined with a strong service orientation
• Fluent spoken and written English

You might also have

• A second European language
• Experience with academic and/or life sciences environment.

Why join us

Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind’s greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a  worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and  inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
• Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident  allowance.

What else you need to know

• Contract duration: This position is a 5 year contract, renewable to 9 years.
• Closing date: 20th September 22. Interviews are likely to be held on 17th and 19th October.

Please apply by clicking the Apply button.

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