We recruit for both senior and public appointments. These include members of the UKRI Board, Executive Chairs, part-time office holders and all other senior roles across UKRI at Band X and Y (equivalent to Senior Civil Service).
We employ a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring recruitment that is diverse, fair and open, creating equal opportunity at all times. Please note, public appointments are ultimately made by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Non-Executive Director, Diamond Light Source Ltd
- Closing date
- 25 March 2024, 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- £5,000 each year. Travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed
- Contract type
- The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial term of four years with the possibility of reappointment
- Hours
- Part-time
- Grade
- Part-time office holder
- Interview date
- 29 April 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
Director of UK ATC and Head of Royal Observatory Edinburgh site
- Closing date
- 1 April 2024, 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- £87,565 to £99,000 each year, depending on skills and experience
- Contract type
- Permanent (open-ended)
- Hours
- Full time (37 hours). We support flexible working. We encourage applicants to have a conversation with us to discuss full-time equivalent and flexible or compressed hours
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- 25 April 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
STFC is seeking a visionary director to lead the next phase of development for our department, providing clear strategy and collaborative leadership.
As Head of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh site and leader of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- financial insight
- international leadership skills
- a proven track record in guiding large teams
Responsibilities include:
- managing budgets
- collaborating with senior professionals
- fostering strategic partnerships for national and international astronomy projects
See the full opportunity on the UKRI Careers Portal.
See the candidate pack.
Chief Executive Officer, UKRI
- Closing date
- 2 April 2024 midday
- Salary
- Competitive
- Contract type
- Term of three to four years with opportunity for reappointment
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI Y
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes
- To be confirmed
We are looking for an outstanding organisational leader who will ensure UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) delivers government research priorities, including notably across the UK’s portfolio of five critical technologies.
As our next Chief Executive Officer, your decisions will have long-lasting impact, driving benefits of research and Innovation for the UK and ensuring global reach.
As Chief Executive Officer you will provide leadership to our 8,000 staff, and to an organisation comprising nine councils: the seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
See the full opportunity on Saxton Bampfylde.
Chief Scientist, BGS Multi-hazards and Resilience Challenge Area
- Closing date
- 4 April 2024
- Salary
- Approximately £98,000 per annum
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours (for example: full or part-time)
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- 30 April 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
This is a vital role in the British Geological Survey (BGS) leadership structure. It presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior science leader to contribute to developing the BGS strategy and delivering its business plan.
Through the application of your extensive senior management experience, along with an outstanding scientific background in geological hazards, you will set the direction of the BGS science Multi-hazards and Resilience Challenge to ensure its delivery.
Non-Executive Board Member and Audit and Risk Committee Chair
- Closing date
- 18 April 2024 at 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- Members will be paid an honorarium of £6,850 each year. Government officials, civil or public, are not permitted to receive payment
- Contract type
- Fixed-term
- Hours
- Part-time: 20 days’ contribution each year
- Grade
- Part time office holder
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes
- To be confirmed
This role is for Innovate UK Loans Limited.
See the full opportunity on the UKRI Careers Portal.
See the candidate pack for more information about the role, responsibilities and how to apply.
Last updated: 20 March 2024