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.
Finance Director, Innovate UK
- Closing date
- 28 April 2024
- Salary
- £87,565 to £99,000 each year (dependent on skills and experience)
- Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- 5 June 2024
- Outcomes
- July 2024
As Finance Director, you will provide professional financial management support to Innovate UK. You will ensure the efficient and effective deployment of funding and other business support products and services to meet Innovate UK objectives and drive its financial performance. This will protect and support the Chief Executive and the wider senior team.
The role requires:
- significant experience in accountancy
- extensive senior level experience with excellent diplomatic and shrewd negotiation skills
- ability to collaborate and evaluate complex financial issues
Deputy Finance Director, UKRI
- Closing date
- 28 April 2024
- Salary
- £87,565 to £99,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
- Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full time (37 hours)
- Grade
- X
- Interview date
- 5 June 2024
- Outcomes
- Communicated July 2024
The role will work closely with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Finance Director to:
- develop and implement financial strategies
- oversee financial operations
- provide financial guidance to senior management in UKRI
It will play a fundamental role supporting the Finance Director in the provision of effective high quality financial management and financial services.
It will work at a strategic level and contribute to the UKRI’s major financial decision making, whilst also providing leadership to the Finance Directorate.
Executive Chair, Innovate UK
- Closing date
- 29 April 2024 at midday
- Salary
- To be confirmed
- Contract type
- Appointment term of up to four years, with possibility of reappointment
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI Y
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes
- To be confirmed
Chief Operating Officer, Medical Research Council
- Closing date
- 2 May 2024
- Salary
- From £87,565 each year (dependent
on skills and experience) - Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- May 2024
- Outcomes
- To be confirmed
Deputy Executive Chair, Medical Research Council
- Closing date
- 2 May 2024
- Salary
- £87,565 to £99,000 each year
- Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- May 2024
- Outcomes
- To be confirmed
Chair of Diamond Light Source Ltd Board
- Closing date
- 5 May 2024 at 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- £20,000 each year
- Contract type
- Fixed-term
- Hours
- Part-time
- Grade
- Part-time office holder
- Interview date
- 14 June 2024
- Outcomes
- July 2024
See the full details for the Chair of Diamond Light Source Ltd Board opportunity on the UKRI Careers Portal.
Last updated: 24 April 2024