How NERC is governed

NERC advisory boards, committees and groups

We share some information about how we’re governed and structured with UKRI.

NERC Council

NERC Council is responsible for providing independent scrutiny, challenge and support to the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Executive Chair to ensure the effective delivery of NERC’s mission.

Science and Innovation Advisory Committee

The Science and Innovation Advisory Committee, (formerly Science Committee), provides deep environmental research and innovation expertise and advice to the NERC Executive Team.

NERC Executive Team

The NERC Executive Team (NET) is responsible for overseeing NERC’s compliance with its mission and aims, and with UKRI policy and assurance requirements. It advises the Executive Chair on strategic and operational matters.

NERC Senior Performance Related Pay Moderation Panel

The purpose of the moderation panel is to consider the performance-related pay element for senior UKRI staff employed within NERC prior to submission to the UKRI committee for final approval.

The committee is chaired by the Senior Independent Member of NERC Council and includes two Council members and the Executive Chair, with representation from the UKRI human resources team. It usually meets annually in the margins of the June Council meeting.

NERC-BAS Operations and Safety Assurance and Advisory Group (NBOSAAG)

The NBOSAAG group was set up in early 2016 to:

provide the NERC Executive Chair with independent advice and assurance on Antarctic operations and safety
provide the NERC-owned British Antarctic Survey (BAS) with independent advice and support on Antarctic operations and safety matters