The hiring manager for this position; Claire Vince will be hosting a virtual call for any interested applicants to discuss the role and answer any questions. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process, The role of Deputy Director, Supply Chain Centre & Global Supply Chain Intelligence Platform will be pivotal in strengthening end-to-end supply chain capabilities, driving digital transformation, and fostering collaboration with business across the UK and with international partners. The post-holder will champion the UK's role as a leader in advanced manufacturing and logistics, harnessing emerging technologies, data-driven insights, and strategic partnerships to support the UK economy to grow and to withstand future disruptions. The role offers substantial leadership and line management opportunities across a team of around 60 policy and analytical colleagues.

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver the vision, objectives, and operational priorities of the Supply Chain Centre and the Global Supply Chain Intelligence Programme, ensuring alignment with the Industrial Strategy 2025, Trade Strategy 2025 and wider government policy.
• Collaborative Innovation: Forge and nurture partnerships with industry, academia, government, and international stakeholders to drive co-creation, knowledge exchange, and best practice in supply chain innovation and intelligence.
• Data & Intelligence: Oversee the development of advanced supply chain intelligence capabilities, utilising data analytics, digital tools, and emerging technologies to generate actionable insights for UK industry and government.
• Resilience & Risk Management: Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, supporting the development of agile, transparent, and secure supply chains domestically and globally.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Supply Chain Centre and Intelligence Platform at national and international forums, advocating for UK interests and facilitating cross-border collaboration.
• Policy & Advisory: Provide expert advice to senior leaders, departmental ministers, and external partners on matters related to supply chain strategy, resilience, innovation and response to shocks.

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