UK Research and Innovation: Non-Executive Directors
Salary: £9,180 per annum based on a day rate of £459. Please note, remuneration and expenses are taxable
Time Commitment: 20 days per annum
Contract Type: Fixed term. An initial period of up to 4 years
Location: In person board meetings take place in London and Swindon. It is also the case that up to three meetings per year will take place in other locations across the UK
We are at one of the most important, exciting and challenging times in the history of global enterprise. Powered by new technologies, the way we live and work is being transformed across the world at an unparalleled pace. The United Kingdom is uniquely well-placed to benefit from and take its part in leading this new industrial revolution.
We are an open and enterprising economy, built on invention, innovation and competition. Our universities and research institutions are amongst the best in the world.
About UKRI:
UKRI has a vital and strategically important role in this, through the aligned deployment of a unique set of levers covering all disciplines and all sectors. Through leading the overall strategic direction of research and innovation funding and incentives in the UK, the organisation is pushing the frontiers of human knowledge and delivering benefits for UK society, the economy and beyond, through world-class research and innovation.
UKRI was established in 2018 through a joining of seven research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK. With a combined budget of £25.1billion for the next three years to fund ground-breaking research, innovation and new enterprise growth, our combined strength and cross cutting capabilities mean we play a critical part in delivering key Government strategies including the Innovation Strategy. This will require us to become much more proactive, flexible and agile as an organisation, with the risk appetite needed to seize new opportunities.
About the Role:
The organisation’s mission is supported by an exceptional Board of experts and thinkers within their respective fields, including leaders from industry, academia, and government. We are now seeking to appoint up to five Non-Executive Directors to bring complementary expertise and insights to our Board. We are looking for exceptional candidates who can bring intellect, challenge, creative insight and fresh thinking.
As a major funding organisation that plays a critical role in stimulating enterprise growth and new ventures across the UK, we are particularly interested in leaders with diverse and highly successful backgrounds from all parts of the UK. We are also keen to welcome leaders with international perspectives onto the Board. The diverse composition of our board is of critical importance to UKRI and its objectives.
Therefore, if you think this role might represent a fantastic opportunity and welcomed challenge at this point in your career, then we would like to speak to you.
For the full role profile, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please contact publicappointments@ukri.org to request a copy of the candidate pack, or to organise an informal and confidential discussion.
About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Your application should be submitted in two parts.
Both parts must be submitted by 23:59 Sunday 11th June 2023 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 by 23:59 Sunday 11th June 2023. You will need to supply:
- A curriculum vitae; and
- A supporting statement
Your curriculum vitae and supporting statement must each be no longer than two A4 pages in length. Please ensure your documents are named as ‘Surname, first initial – URN583 – UKRI Non-Executive Directors – CV/Statement of Suitability’.
Your Statement of Suitability should provide specific information about why you believe you would be suitable for appointment into a UKRI Non-Executive Director role and a flavour of what you would want to do in this role, if successful. Think about your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes, and vision for the organisation, and take full advantage of the space available. Use practical examples where possible and ensure you refer to the essential criteria for this role. Again, please aim for no more than 2 A4 pages.
Please note, you will only be assessed on the content of your CV and supporting statement, and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
Should you have any problem with submitting your application via the UKRI Careers Portal, please do send an email to publicappointments@ukri.org with ‘URN583 – UKRI Non-Executive Directors’ in the subject heading. A member of our team will then be in touch.
Please note, to apply via the UKRI Careers Portal you will receive a notification confirming your profile has successfully been created (if you have not previously set up an account) and a second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted. If you do not receive the second notification confirming your application for this role has been submitted, please contact publicappointments@ukri.org, so we can ensure your application has been received.
Part two: Diversity Monitoring and Conflicts of Interest Form. Please click here to complete this form.
Please note, the role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for this role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the individual’s time with the organisation.