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. Public appointments are ultimately made by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Research and Development Mission Programme: Challenge Directors
- Closing date
- 20 April 2025, 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- £91,943 to £99,000
- Contract type
- Three year fixed term contract with possibility of future one year extension. We welcome secondments.
- Hours
- Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 full-time equivalent) flexible arrangements will be considered.
- Grade
- Band X
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes communicated
- Via Perrett Laver
We are seeking dynamic leaders from diverse backgrounds in research, innovation or business to bring their creativity and vision to our Mission Research and Innovation Challenges.
The Challenge Director role is crucial to the success of the Research and Development Missions Programme, serving as a champion for the role of research and innovation in addressing critical, complex issues identified by the UK government’s missions.
If you have any questions, email: challenge.directors@perrettlaver.com
Find out more and apply for the Mission Challenge Director on the Perrett Laver website.
Finance Director (MRC and EPSRC)
- Closing date
- 5 May 2025, 11:59pm UK time
- Salary
- £91,943 to £99,000 each year
- Contract type
- Two year fixed term appointment or secondment, with potential for permanent role at the end of the term
- Hours
- Full time
- Grade
- UKRI X
- Interview date
- May 2025
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
We are looking for a senior finance leader to provide expert financial management and strategic advice to the Executive Chairs of the:
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
MRC and EPSRC are two of the nine research councils within UK Research and Innovation.
These councils lead pioneering research in healthcare, engineering, and physical sciences, managing a combined budget of over £2 billion.
Read the Finance Director (MRC and EPSRC) candidate pack.
Apply for the Finance Director (MRC and EPSRC) on the Careers Portal.
Non-Executive Director, Diamond Light Source Ltd
- Closing date
- 2 June 2025, 11:59pm
- Remuneration
- £5,000 per annum
- Contract type
- Four-year term with possibility of reappointment
- Hours
- Part time
- Grade
- Not applicable
- Interview date
- 27 June 2025
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
We are inviting applications for a Non-Executive Director to join the Board of Diamond Light Source Ltd, representing the research area of Life Sciences.
Diamond is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, governed by a board responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and supporting executive leadership.
The board includes representatives from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Wellcome, and the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.
Read the Non-Executive Director, Diamond Light Source Ltd candidate pack.
Last updated: 30 April 2025