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Non-Executive Director, Diamond Light Source Ltd

Closing date
2 June 2025, 11:59pm UK time
Remuneration
£5,000 each year
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: 21 May 2025

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