UKRI Council Members

4 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

Job summary

UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and�
Technology. Operating across the whole of the UK with a combined annual budget in excess of �8�
billion, we employ over 7000 staff. Between them, they support some of the world�s most exciting�
and challenging research projects and operate some of the most remarkable scientific and�
innovation facilities in the world - with key activities in London, Swindon, Harwell, Daresbury and�
Bristol. We work in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and�
government to both deliver research and innovation and to create the best possible environment�
for it to flourish.

Job description

UK Research and Innovation is seeking to appoint Council members across eight Councils. Each Council is led by an Executive Chair, supported by a council of between five and twelve members.

UKRI�s councils� Councils are a core part of it�s advisory structures. The depth and breadth of expertise represented on the Councils provides a wealth of advice and challenge for council Executive Chairs to support the health of disciplines and sectors across the UK�s research and innovation landscape. Beyond that, working across UKRI, Council members advise on cross-cutting activities, ensuring the benefits of a fully joined up system are realised, and that interdisciplinary research and innovation thrive.

Person specification

The Council members will between them have a broad range of expertise and experience in research and innovation across higher education, industry, commerce, policy and/or civil society and the relevant user communities for each Council, reflecting different characteristics and professional backgrounds.

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