Vacancy: Operations & Technology Director
Join EMEC’s executive team and take a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of a world leading innovation catalyst.
EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea.
Based in Orkney, the centre is also leading innovation projects exploring floating wind, the integration of renewables, green hydrogen and e-fuels, and islands decarbonisation.
Operations & Technology Director
Salary: £78,130 – £84,923 | Type: Permanent post
Location: Orkney | Hours: Full and part-time applications welcome
Join EMEC’s executive team and take a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of a world leading innovation catalyst.
As Operations and Technology Director, you will lead EMEC’s operational, technical and project delivery activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes. You will champion a culture of safety, professionalism and innovation in the company, ensuring maintenance and availability of company assets and exceptional standards of service.
You will work closely with the executive team, report to and deputise for the Managing Director, and communicate effectively with EMEC’s Board.
Our ideal candidate is educated to degree level in a technical or engineering discipline, with over 10-15 years of post-education experience, including operational leadership and risk management in a marine environment. Experience in a commercially run service industry and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams across multiple locations is essential.
Do you want to lead the charge in the renewable energy revolution?
Apply now:
Thank you for your interest in working at EMEC. Please consider the job description and submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.
The following information must also be provided:
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
- Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
For an informal discussion about this post, please call Neil Kermode on 01856 852061.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Monday 20th January 2025.
Interviews are planned for Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th February 2025.
All of the relevant documents that are required to apply for this job can be found at the bottom of this page in the downloads section.
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