| About your company | |
|---|---|
| Company / organisation | UK Research and Innovation |
| Website URL | ukri.org |
| Organisation type | Government Agency |
| Industry / sector | Professional Services |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | England |
| About the organisation | UKRI was founded in 2018 with a vision to drive ground-breaking research and innovation throughout the UK, whether in world-class universities, pioneering research institutes, or dynamic businesses and start-ups. By harnessing its combined strength and cross-cutting capabilities, UKRI is a key delivery partner for Government’s five missions and eight industrial strategy sectors. At the heart of UKRI’s mission to “advance knowledge, improve lives, drive growth” is its Board, a collective of experts and leaders drawn from business, industry, and academia, each bringing invaluable experience to guide UKRI forwards. The Board is not only a guardian of governance and accountability, but its members work together to set priorities, challenge assumptions, and ensure UKRI remains responsive to the changing needs of the research and innovation landscape and delivers for citizens. |
| About the vacancy | |
| Position title | Board Member/Trustee/Governor |
| Remuneration | Paid |
| Skills sought |
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| Position description | We are seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Board Member with strong financial credentials and experience. This individual will play a vital role in strengthening the Board’s financial expertise both directly in Board meetings and through representation on, and potentially, eventual leadership of, the Board’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. As UKRI continues to work to stimulate enterprise growth and foster new ventures across the UK, we are especially keen to attract leaders with diverse and distinguished backgrounds from every region of the UK and beyond. The richness of experience and diversity within our Board is fundamental to UKRI’s success and its ability to deliver lasting impact. The UKRI Board is expected to provide clear strategic direction and oversight, promoting the importance of UK research and innovation, and supporting the senior leadership team of the organisation to embed effective ways of working across UKRI. |
| Duration of appointment | 4 years |
| No. of positions available | 1 |
| On Site or Remote | On Site |
| Financial contribution sought | No |
| Application process | |
| Contact email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| How to apply & criteria |
Both parts must be submitted by 23:55 on Sunday 15th February 2026 in order for your application to be considered complete. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Part One: CV and Statement of Suitability Please submit your application via the UKRI Careers Portal You will need to supply:
You should aim for your CV and Statement of Suitability to be no longer than two to three pages each. |
