Senior and public appointments

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

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.


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.

Last updated: 20 March 2024

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