I think this is an advertisement for some kind of high-falutin’ weather forecaster.
HEAD OF HORIZON SCANNING CENTRE The Foresight Programme London base – Competitive salary The Government Office for Science, led by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser is located in the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. Within this office the Foresight Programme strengthens strategic policy making by embedding an evidence-based futures approach across government. Horizon Scanning (HS) is the systematic examination of potential threats, opportunities and likely developments, including but not restricted to those at the margins of current thinking and planning. The Horizon Scanning Centre’s (HSC) main aims are to undertake HS for Government and to help Government Departments raise their HS capabilities. In this high profile role, you will be expected to develop the HSC?s vision and direction, leading and creating the best mix of teams and resources.
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