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.
Director of Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council
- Closing date
- 2 November 2025
- Salary
- £94,931 to £117,800 each year
- Contract type
- Flexible options based around the successful candidates’ preferences and current professional commitments, including fixed-term, secondment, and permanent contract as well as hybrid working arrangements.
- The minimum commitment duration is 36 months.
- Hours
- Minimum hours required is 0.8 FTE (Full FTE 37 hours) per week.
- Grade
- Band X
- Interview date
- 26 November 2025
Are you a visionary leader, ready to inspire change in the environmental community?
We are seeking a dynamic, creative environmental science research leader with standing in the profession who thrives on making a difference in the science community and turning complex challenges into opportunities.
This isn’t just another role, it’s your chance to place cutting edge environmental science at the very heart of green growth and government priorities.
Read the Director of Research and Innovation candidate pack.
Apply for Director of Research and Innovation.
Deputy Director, External Affairs and Communications
- Closing date
- 2 November 2025
- Salary
- £94,931 to £117,800 (plus £5,385 London Allowance) per annum, dependent on skills and experience (this is the full-time equivalent, actual salary will be pro rata for part-time hours).
- Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
- Grade
- Band X
- Interview date
- 3 November 2025
The Deputy Director, External Affairs and Communications plays a pivotal leadership role within the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Communications function. They are responsible for shaping and delivering an integrated communications and engagement strategy that enhances the organisation’s visibility, credibility and influence.
This role is central to creating awareness and understanding of UKRI’s mission, impact, and priorities. The role will develop and lead high-impact campaigns, proactive external affairs strategies, and effective communications to support UKRI’s organisational goals and narrative.
Read the Deputy Director, External Affairs and Communications candidate pack.
Last updated: 15 October 2025