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Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement
- Closing date
- 5 October 2025
- Salary
- £91,943 to £99,000 per annum
- Contract type
- Open-ended
- Hours
- Full-time
- Grade
- Band X
- Interview date
- 30 or 31October 2025
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
This Executive Director role at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) involves leading strategic partnerships and engagement, while overseeing major portfolios.
As part of the Executive Leadership Team, the post-holder will:
- shape AHRC’s research direction
- act as Senior Responsible Owner for flagship initiatives
- manage relationships across a wide range of sector stakeholders and UKRI partners
Read the Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement candidate pack.
Last updated: 9 September 2025