Main purpose of job: The British Embassy in Colombia has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the UK’s global Science & Technology Network (STN) as the Head of Science & Technology (S&T;). This is a rewarding role that supports and further develops the strong science, innovation and technology partnership that exists between the UK and Colombia, ensuring that the UK continues to be the partner of choice on science and innovation for Colombian institutions and researchers, and catalysing research collaborations on areas critical to UK and international prosperity and security. The role will focus on three key areas, Climate & Nature, Critical & Emerging Technologies and Global Health, and the jobholder should expect that these may change alongside future UK priorities. The jobholders will work closely with others in the Economic, Climate & Science (ECS) team and will report directly to the Head of ECS. The Head of Science and Technology will provide strategic leadership to the UK’s S&T; operation in Colombia and will lead the delivery of that strategy on the three key areas stated above. The job holder should have detailed understanding of the Colombian science and R&D; ecosystem and understanding of the UK ecosystem is desirable. They will be expected to analyse and report on this landscape in Colombia, build relationships with government ministries, academia, innovation agencies and industry in the UK and Colombia, as well as, where relevant, identify commercial opportunities for UK companies. The successful candidate will also be expected to promote effective scientific collaborations with the goal of enhancing the UK’s scientific excellence. This will include the delivery of the Science & Technology Network (STN) Colombia plan and identifying joint research programmes and academic partnerships. The jobholder will also identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders in Colombia and the UK with the aim of accelerating scientific research, technological advancements, and strengthening scientific ties between the two countries. The Head of Science and Technology will have responsibility for the management of project budgets and will line manage the Science and Technology Officer. The jobholder will also indirectly manage a team intern at start of role. As a senior member of the team, the jobholder will be expected to play an active role in the corporate life of the Embassy in Colombia. This could be as a member of the Local Staff Association or by getting involved in one of the many ad-hoc corporate initiatives the Embassy promotes. The jobholder will be working in a diverse international environment side-by-side with UK diplomats, and country-based staff. Domestic and international travel can be expected and may be required as appropriate.