Role and person specification

The Babraham Institute Board of Trustees works closely with the Director to lead the Institute. The Board has collective responsibility for ensuring the Institute achieves its strategic objectives and holds overall responsibility for its direction and management.

Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:

Standing, Experience and Commitment

experience as a non-executive of a significant body with a full understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of Trustee Directors;

sound appreciation of the role of research through knowledge transfer into innovative applications, technologies and policies. Knowledge of the research funding environment in the UK would be beneficial;

empathy towards and understanding of the mission and goals of the Institute, together with the ability and commitment to promote it to a variety of different stakeholders across the private and public sectors;

demonstrate the highest level of personal and professional integrity, independence of mind and impartiality;

ability to give the required time, energy and dedication; n for scientific Trustees, new members of the Board will be leading scientists of exceptional international calibre in a relevant scientific discipline;

Governance

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n able to assist the Institute Director and optimise their varying skills sets and experience, having a full appreciation of the proper separation between governance and executive management;

maintain effective relationships with the Corporate Member and sponsors;

oversee and, where appropriate, participate in the effective input and impact of sub committees;

Leadership and Strategic Direction

n provide advice and guidance to the Director in the development and implementation of the strategic vision for the Institute; able to provide oversight and challenge whilst working in a spirit of cooperation;

Organisational and Financial Management

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n have a sound understanding of efficient organisational management practices, with recognition of the importance of effective and pro-active human resource strategies;

ideally, have a strong business orientation and a commercial understanding of the economics of research.