Role of the Programme Board

The role of the Programme Board is to bring broad strategic perspective to the delivery of NERC's future infrastructure. It is accountable to NERC Executive, to which it submits recommendations, for providing leadership to delivering the FMRI objectives.

The responsibilities of the Programme Board include:

  • Identifying and prioritising the opportunities and actions required to deliver the FMRI Objectives.
  • Informing NMB decisions that maximise benefits for the entire marine science community. This will include, consideration of the future mix of research ships and autonomous platforms; the key requirements for research platforms (both ships and autonomy); the timelines for transitions to new platforms; and, approaches to the management and ownership of marine infrastructure.
  • Identifying and defining the required benefits to inform a FMRI business case, ensuring alignment with NERC’s business objectives.
  • Considering alignment across FMRI workstreams and complementary UKRI/NERC initiatives to create a positive environment for benefits realisation. This may include the interfaces between funding lines to ensure they support the FMRI strategic objectives.
  • Assuring strategic risks are being considered and appropriately managed.
  • Acting as a champion for the FMRI Programme with senior stakeholders within the research and innovation community, fostering collaboration and partnerships to create a positive environment for benefits realisation.

Membership

  • Leigh Storey Chair, FMRI Senior Responsible Owner

  • Dr Liam Blackwell EPSRC, Deputy Director for Infrastructure and ICT

  • Kimberley Bond NERC, Chief Operating Officer

  • Dr Kate Hamer NERC, Director Strategy & Performance

  • Emma Johnson SMI, Director of MST & MAS Groups

  • Prof Mark Moore University of Southampton, Science Advisory Group Chair

  • Dr Iain Williams NERC, Director of Strategic Partnerships