UKCEH is looking for an 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 role working closely with scientists and research teams across UKCEH. As the day-to-day lead for Science Computing, you will work closely with our talented community of scientists to understand complex research requirements and translate these into clear, actionable plans for the IT team. You will play a vital role in shaping and evolving the computing services that underpin world‑class environmental science.
You will lead the Science Computing team, in managing and developing our Linux and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, working alongside experienced colleagues to ensure these systems remain robust, resilient and future ready. These critical systems are central to our scientific output, and your leadership will help ensure they remain robust, resilient and fit for the future, enabling researchers to deliver high impact science.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled professional ready to step into leadership. We are looking for someone curious, approachable, and committed to collaborative problem solving, with the ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders and disciplines. You will thrive on understanding and solving problems, proposing practical solutions, and working with both IT colleagues and scientific users to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Your main responsibilities will include:
UKCEH is keen to encourage and support your development, if you are ready to grow into a leadership position, we’ll work with you to develop your management skills whilst continuing to contribute technically.
For the role of IT Science Computing Team Lead, we’re looking for somebody who has:
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s 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
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If this role excites you and fits with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with responses to the questions below (in replacement of a cover letter). Your answers should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience most relevant to this role.
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At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance—has 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 process—please don’t hesitate to reach out. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.