Senior and public appointments

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.


Research and Development Mission Programme: Challenge Directors

Closing date
20 April 2025, 11:59pm UK time
Salary
£91,943 to £99,000
Contract type
Three year fixed term contract with possibility of future one year extension. We welcome secondments.
Hours
Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 full-time equivalent) flexible arrangements will be considered.
Grade
Band X
Interview date
To be confirmed
Outcomes communicated
Via Perrett Laver

We are seeking dynamic leaders from diverse backgrounds in research, innovation or business to bring their creativity and vision to our Mission Research and Innovation Challenges.

The Challenge Director role is crucial to the success of the Research and Development Missions Programme, serving as a champion for the role of research and innovation in addressing critical, complex issues identified by the UK government’s missions.

If you have any questions, email: challenge.directors@perrettlaver.com


Finance Director (MRC and EPSRC)

Closing date
5 May 2025, 11:59pm UK time
Salary
£91,943 to £99,000 each year
Contract type
Two year fixed term appointment or secondment, with potential for permanent role at the end of the term
Hours
Full time
Grade
UKRI X
Interview date
May 2025
Outcomes communicated
To be confirmed

We are looking for a senior finance leader to provide expert financial management and strategic advice to the Executive Chairs of the:

  • Medical Research Council (MRC)
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

MRC and EPSRC are two of the nine research councils within UK Research and Innovation.

These councils lead pioneering research in healthcare, engineering, and physical sciences, managing a combined budget of over £2 billion.

Find out more and apply for the Finance Director on the Careers Portal.

Last updated: 14 April 2025

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