Engagement Lead, Research England
Jill joined the higher education sector in 2018, bringing 22 years of experience from NHS, local government and charity settings.
Her career has encompassed:
- service user and public engagement
- stakeholder management
- commissioning and quality assurance of health and social care services, safeguarding, and equality and diversity
Jill has a BA in Literary Studies from the University of Portsmouth and an MA in Oral Culture and Literature from The University of Sheffield.
Contact Jill
Email: jill.downey@re.ukri.org
Last updated: 15 August 2025