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.
Executive Director for Digital and Technologies, Innovate UK
- Closing date
- 11 August 2024
- Salary
- Up to £145,000, plus a maximum bonus of £17,500 and defined benefit civil service pension
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- UKRI Y
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
Innovate UK works with a wide range of partners across UK Research and Innovation and the innovation ecosystem to design and manage programmes that deliver government priorities, address industry challenges, and turn science into value-added business reality.
The Executive Director for Digital and Technologies will lead and be accountable for programme delivery, strategic engagement and business development for the digital and technologies domain, with local, national and global impact.
Find out more and apply for the Executive Director for Digital and Technologies on the Odgers Berndtson website.
Diamond Light Source Chair
- Closing date
- 2 August 2024 9:00am UK time
- Salary
- £20,000 each year. Travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed
- Contract type
- Committee
- Hours
- Approximately 15 to 20 days each year
- Grade
- Not applicable
- Interview date
- Mid-September 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- Late September 2024
Diamond is seeking an experienced and inspirational leader as its new Chair of the Board.
This influential leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future development of the facility, ensuring it continues to maximise its impact on the scientific community and beyond.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the executive team, providing strategic direction, guidance and oversight of the organisation’s activities.
You will foster collaboration and innovation, ensuring the effective governance and strategic alignment of Diamond’s goals with its broader vision.
You will serve as an excellent ambassador and advocate for Diamond nationally and internationally.
Director of Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes
- Closing date
- 18 August 2024
- Salary
- To be confirmed
- Contract type
- Open-ended (permanent) role
- Hours
- Full time
- Grade
- I
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
The Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING) is seeking a new director to shape and facilitate world-class cutting-edge astronomical research, supported by exceptional staff and facilities, amid a period of significant scientific potential.
The role is based in La Palma, Canary Islands.
Last updated: 25 July 2024