Members of the UKRI Council

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

Position Overview

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is a prominent non-departmental public entity supported by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. With a substantial annual budget exceeding £8 billion, UKRI employs over 7,000 professionals dedicated to advancing some of the most innovative and challenging research initiatives globally. Our operations span the entirety of the UK, featuring significant activities in various regions.

Role Description

UKRI is on the lookout for Council members to join its eight Councils. Each Council is guided by an Executive Chair and comprises a team of five to twelve members.

The Councils of UKRI play a vital role in its advisory framework. The diverse expertise represented within these Councils offers invaluable guidance and constructive challenge to the Executive Chairs, thereby fostering the vitality of disciplines and sectors within the UK's research and innovation ecosystem. Furthermore, Council members collaborate across UKRI to provide insights on interdisciplinary activities, ensuring that the advantages of a cohesive system are fully realized and that interdisciplinary research and innovation are encouraged.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Council members will collectively possess a wide-ranging expertise and experience in research and innovation, encompassing higher education, industry, commerce, policy, and civil society, as well as the pertinent user communities for each Council. This diversity will reflect various characteristics and professional backgrounds, enriching the Council's advisory capacity.



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