Teresa Griffiths

ESRC Deputy Director for Planning, Operations and Grants Delivery

Teresa Griffiths is Deputy Director for Planning, Operations and Grants Delivery at the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

In this role, Teresa is responsible for ensuring effective business planning, operational and grants delivery arrangements within ESRC, and managing the interface with UK Research and Innovation Corporate Services on operational matters to ensure that ESRC obtains high-quality services.

Her role provides operational leadership to the organisation, supporting the Chief Operating Officer, and is responsible for a diverse portfolio including:

  • strategic workforce planning
  • operational expenditure oversight
  • general operations and change activities

Teresa joined the ESRC in 2005 and has worked in a variety of roles since then, including the Head of Operations and the Secretary for the Grant Assessment Panels. She has also delivered and worked on various complex ESRC and cross council change projects and programmes.

Teresa has a BSc degree in Psychology from the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Last updated: 14 May 2025

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