A prominent research organization is seeking a Public Partnerships Support Manager to facilitate strategies for effective public engagement in research. The role includes managing advisory groups, supporting community practices, and ensuring successful evaluations of public partnerships. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. This full-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a salary of £37,841 per annum and various employee benefits.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
A prominent research organization is seeking a Public Partnerships Support Manager to facilitate strategies for effective public engagement in research. The role includes managing advisory groups, supporting community practices, and ensuring successful evaluations of public partnerships. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. This full-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a salary of £37,841 per annum and various employee benefits.
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Analysis Apply Before 01/19/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 1757 Posting Date 12/17/2025, 03:57 PM Job Shift Day Hours Full Time/ Part Time Job Description Economic and Social Research Council Situational Awareness Lead Salary: £ 58,589 Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open-Ended Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire Grade: UKRI Band F Context: This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new Situational Awareness Function (SAF) within the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The SAF is designed to enhance ESRC's understanding of the UK's social science research landscape, providing insight, horizon scanning, and timely intelligence to inform future strategic decision making. The SAF will deliver broad, up to date evidence and analysis across the social science ecosystem, drawing on new and existing data sources, and will communicate its outputs to a range of audiences. Job Purpose: As Situational Awareness Lead, you will provide leadership for the operational and strategic development of the SAF. You will set the direction of the SAF's activities, manage its priorities, oversee and produce high quality outputs which contribute towards ESRC's overall strategic decision making. You will work collaboratively across ESRC, UKRI, and with the UK Metascience Unit and external partners to build, maintain, and disseminate a comprehensive understanding of the UK's social science research landscape. Key Responsibilities: Lead development and delivery of ESRC's Situational Awareness Function (SAF), setting its strategic priorities, managing its core activities, and embedding the SAF as a trusted source of evidence for informed decision making. Lead by example on the creation of data analysis reports, disseminating information and providing strategic recommendations to the Executive Board. Lead the development of high quality flagship outputs tailored to diverse audiences - including senior leadership and tactical decision makers - to inform and support strategic decision making. Manage a small team of analysts, providing oversight, guidance, and support for their professional growth and development. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, fostering relationships that enhance ESRC's intelligence gathering capabilities and the effective communication of insights. Deliver joint projects with the UK Metascience Unit that enhance the impact of ESRC's and UKRI's research and innovation investment activity. Represent ESRC in UKRI wide groups and external forums focused on research intelligence, foresight, and strategic analysis. Champion data informed decision making across ESRC, helping to build organisational capability and culture in evidence based strategy. Maintain awareness of best practices in evidence gathering, continuously evaluating SAF's methodologies and driving ongoing improvement. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in social research or any numerate field. (S) Demonstrated experience with examples of producing high quality analysis and strategic insight from complex datasets, both quantitative and qualitative and of varying quality, using modern analytical tools such as R or Python and appropriate statistical methods. (S/I) Proven ability to produce reliable and useful outputs at pace, while effectively prioritising tasks to meet competing deadlines and in the presence of ambiguity and uncertainty. (S/I) Sound understanding of best practices in evidence and data gathering, with the ability to monitor, evaluate, and adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs. (S/I) Strong communication skills, with the ability to present evidence clearly and confidently to both internal and external stakeholders, both in writing and verbally. (S/I) Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships across organisations. (S/I) Previous line management experience, including overseeing the work of others and supporting the professional development of team members. (S/I) We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world class research, skills and business led innovation. More information can be found at . 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 . 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 applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. 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 Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. 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. About the Team The ESRC is the UK's largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science. It supports the development and training of the UK's future social scientists and funds major studies that provide the infrastructure for research. ESRC-funded research informs policy makers and practitioners and helps make businesses, voluntary bodies and other organisations more effective. The ESRC is the UK's largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science. It supports the development and training of the UK's future social scientists and funds major studies that provide the infrastructure for research. ESRC-funded research informs policy makers and practitioners and helps make businesses, voluntary bodies and other organisations more effective. For more information about ESRC, click here
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Analysis Apply Before 01/19/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 1757 Posting Date 12/17/2025, 03:57 PM Job Shift Day Hours Full Time/ Part Time Job Description Economic and Social Research Council Situational Awareness Lead Salary: £ 58,589 Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open-Ended Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire Grade: UKRI Band F Context: This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new Situational Awareness Function (SAF) within the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The SAF is designed to enhance ESRC's understanding of the UK's social science research landscape, providing insight, horizon scanning, and timely intelligence to inform future strategic decision making. The SAF will deliver broad, up to date evidence and analysis across the social science ecosystem, drawing on new and existing data sources, and will communicate its outputs to a range of audiences. Job Purpose: As Situational Awareness Lead, you will provide leadership for the operational and strategic development of the SAF. You will set the direction of the SAF's activities, manage its priorities, oversee and produce high quality outputs which contribute towards ESRC's overall strategic decision making. You will work collaboratively across ESRC, UKRI, and with the UK Metascience Unit and external partners to build, maintain, and disseminate a comprehensive understanding of the UK's social science research landscape. Key Responsibilities: Lead development and delivery of ESRC's Situational Awareness Function (SAF), setting its strategic priorities, managing its core activities, and embedding the SAF as a trusted source of evidence for informed decision making. Lead by example on the creation of data analysis reports, disseminating information and providing strategic recommendations to the Executive Board. Lead the development of high quality flagship outputs tailored to diverse audiences - including senior leadership and tactical decision makers - to inform and support strategic decision making. Manage a small team of analysts, providing oversight, guidance, and support for their professional growth and development. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, fostering relationships that enhance ESRC's intelligence gathering capabilities and the effective communication of insights. Deliver joint projects with the UK Metascience Unit that enhance the impact of ESRC's and UKRI's research and innovation investment activity. Represent ESRC in UKRI wide groups and external forums focused on research intelligence, foresight, and strategic analysis. Champion data informed decision making across ESRC, helping to build organisational capability and culture in evidence based strategy. Maintain awareness of best practices in evidence gathering, continuously evaluating SAF's methodologies and driving ongoing improvement. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in social research or any numerate field. (S) Demonstrated experience with examples of producing high quality analysis and strategic insight from complex datasets, both quantitative and qualitative and of varying quality, using modern analytical tools such as R or Python and appropriate statistical methods. (S/I) Proven ability to produce reliable and useful outputs at pace, while effectively prioritising tasks to meet competing deadlines and in the presence of ambiguity and uncertainty. (S/I) Sound understanding of best practices in evidence and data gathering, with the ability to monitor, evaluate, and adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs. (S/I) Strong communication skills, with the ability to present evidence clearly and confidently to both internal and external stakeholders, both in writing and verbally. (S/I) Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships across organisations. (S/I) Previous line management experience, including overseeing the work of others and supporting the professional development of team members. (S/I) We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world class research, skills and business led innovation. More information can be found at . 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 . 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 applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. 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 Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. 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. About the Team The ESRC is the UK's largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science. It supports the development and training of the UK's future social scientists and funds major studies that provide the infrastructure for research. ESRC-funded research informs policy makers and practitioners and helps make businesses, voluntary bodies and other organisations more effective. The ESRC is the UK's largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science. It supports the development and training of the UK's future social scientists and funds major studies that provide the infrastructure for research. ESRC-funded research informs policy makers and practitioners and helps make businesses, voluntary bodies and other organisations more effective. For more information about ESRC, click here
UK Research and Innovation is seeking an Economist to join their analytical team in Swindon. The successful candidate will lead on business case analysis, mentor junior analysts, and support strategic economic appraisal projects. A degree in Economics and proficiency in Excel are essential. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to impact UK science and technology initiatives while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for professional development.
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
UK Research and Innovation is seeking an Economist to join their analytical team in Swindon. The successful candidate will lead on business case analysis, mentor junior analysts, and support strategic economic appraisal projects. A degree in Economics and proficiency in Excel are essential. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to impact UK science and technology initiatives while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for professional development.
UKRI Salary: £46,743 per annum Band: UKRI Band E Contract Type: Open-ended or fixed-term external secondment opportunity (two years) Hours: Full-time/ Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: 11th January 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works on areas at the heart of the UK research and innovation (R&I) system. Our work plays a key role in delivering the government's ambition to strengthen the UK's position as a global science and technology superpower, set out in the UK Science and Technology Framework. The role sits within the Strategic Analysis team (within a wider Analysis team and the Investment Planning and Strategy directorate), which has a wide remit including analysis of the R&I system, Economic Appraisal, Data Science, and analysis for Investment Strategy. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Analyst for Economic Appraisal and Business Cases. The successful applicant will work across directorate and organisational priorities, pivoting to new work areas as business needs evolve. We are a team committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from anyone with the skills needed. The team works across the London and Swindon offices. A good proportion of the work can be done from home and there will be opportunities to visit colleagues in London and Swindon offices and other UKRI sites. We are committed to supporting each other's personal and professional development and will support your learning and development ambitions in this role. About the role We aim to recruit an economist that would support our strategic economic appraisal work. There are two key parts to this role, concerning both ex-ante and ex-post economic appraisal. Ex-post economic appraisal: the successful candidate would have a leading role in the management of ex-post economic appraisal work within the team. This includes supporting evaluation teams, as well as science and policy teams, by reviewing and advising on the economic components of their evaluations. This role requires close collaboration with the UKRI Analysis Evaluation team. Ex-ante economic appraisal: The successful candidate will support the Lead Analyst for Economic Appraisal in various ex-ante economic appraisal projects. A significant portion of this work involves supporting business case development, leading the economic component of economic cases, and reviewing the work of other analysts. Although the role does not currently entail line management responsibilities, this may be subject to change in the future. In the meantime, the job holder will be expected to mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and economists across the organisation. Key responsibilities Leading on business case analysis, with a focus on economic cases. This would usually require ex-ante value for money analysis with a quantitative component developed in Excel. Mentoring junior analysts to deliver economic appraisal projects. Supporting evaluation, policy, and science teams in the delivery of the economic component of their evaluation projects. This includes reviewing invitation to tender documents, bids, and early drafts. Supporting analysis for fiscal events and spending reviews. Engaging with internal and external analysts to develop robust methodologies and analysis for evaluation of UKRI investments. Developing guidance and training for both analytical and non-analytical audiences. Supporting the Lead Analyst on the conception and development of key ex-ante and ex-post economic appraisal projects. This would typically require modelling in Excel or R. Running literature and evidence reviews assessing their robustness and relevance. This would require finding and analysing relevant sources and data sets to fill knowledge gaps, summarising the key findings for users. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential skills and experience: Degree in Economics (with at least 50% of course modules in Economics) or equivalent work experience. (S) Analytical skills and experience: Knowledge of and experience in Applied Econometrics. (S&I) Analytical skills and experience: Highly proficient in Excel. (S) Working together: experience in building strong relationships with technical and non-technical users of analysis at varying seniority levels. (S&I) Communicating and influencing: the ability to communicate your analysis to non-technical audiences. (S&I) Other desirable experience: Experience carrying out public sector Green Book compliant value for money analysis. (S&I) Familiarity with the Magenta Book and experience in monitoring and evaluation, including identifying the strategic objectives and benefits of a project, and constructing a theory of change or logic model to link inputs to impacts. (S) Familiarity with the Aqua Book and knowledge of quality assurance best practices. (S) Experience coding in R, Python, and SQL. (S) Experience applying economics to science, research and innovation would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. (S&I) This role is open to all analysts with the relevant skills and experience. Applicants do not need to be badged to a Government Analytical Profession such as the GES, GSR, GORS or GSS to apply for this role. However, badged analysts are welcome to apply. Application Process and Shortlisting Criteria Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a statement of experience (no longer than 1,000 words), covering the following three areas: 1. Analytical skills and experience: examples from previous experience that provide evidence to support your application for an analytical role as specified above. Please refer to the "Key responsibilities" and "Personal Specification" sections above. You might also like to refer to the GES Technical Framework. Examples from previous experience that demonstrate your aptitude in the following two behaviours: 2. Working together. 3. Communicating and influencing. For guidance on Civil Service Behaviours, please see Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours (SEO grade). In the event that we receive a high number of applications, we will shortlist based on the lead competency - analytical skills. You should consider using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for each of the skills and behaviours, including analytical skills. We will hold a reserve list for 12 months of candidates who meet the criteria but who were unsuccessful at interview, from which further appointments may be made. For more information, please contact the hiring manager: Patrick Rigby, Head of Strategic Analysis () Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days. (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact . Please note Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
UKRI Salary: £46,743 per annum Band: UKRI Band E Contract Type: Open-ended or fixed-term external secondment opportunity (two years) Hours: Full-time/ Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: 11th January 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works on areas at the heart of the UK research and innovation (R&I) system. Our work plays a key role in delivering the government's ambition to strengthen the UK's position as a global science and technology superpower, set out in the UK Science and Technology Framework. The role sits within the Strategic Analysis team (within a wider Analysis team and the Investment Planning and Strategy directorate), which has a wide remit including analysis of the R&I system, Economic Appraisal, Data Science, and analysis for Investment Strategy. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Analyst for Economic Appraisal and Business Cases. The successful applicant will work across directorate and organisational priorities, pivoting to new work areas as business needs evolve. We are a team committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from anyone with the skills needed. The team works across the London and Swindon offices. A good proportion of the work can be done from home and there will be opportunities to visit colleagues in London and Swindon offices and other UKRI sites. We are committed to supporting each other's personal and professional development and will support your learning and development ambitions in this role. About the role We aim to recruit an economist that would support our strategic economic appraisal work. There are two key parts to this role, concerning both ex-ante and ex-post economic appraisal. Ex-post economic appraisal: the successful candidate would have a leading role in the management of ex-post economic appraisal work within the team. This includes supporting evaluation teams, as well as science and policy teams, by reviewing and advising on the economic components of their evaluations. This role requires close collaboration with the UKRI Analysis Evaluation team. Ex-ante economic appraisal: The successful candidate will support the Lead Analyst for Economic Appraisal in various ex-ante economic appraisal projects. A significant portion of this work involves supporting business case development, leading the economic component of economic cases, and reviewing the work of other analysts. Although the role does not currently entail line management responsibilities, this may be subject to change in the future. In the meantime, the job holder will be expected to mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and economists across the organisation. Key responsibilities Leading on business case analysis, with a focus on economic cases. This would usually require ex-ante value for money analysis with a quantitative component developed in Excel. Mentoring junior analysts to deliver economic appraisal projects. Supporting evaluation, policy, and science teams in the delivery of the economic component of their evaluation projects. This includes reviewing invitation to tender documents, bids, and early drafts. Supporting analysis for fiscal events and spending reviews. Engaging with internal and external analysts to develop robust methodologies and analysis for evaluation of UKRI investments. Developing guidance and training for both analytical and non-analytical audiences. Supporting the Lead Analyst on the conception and development of key ex-ante and ex-post economic appraisal projects. This would typically require modelling in Excel or R. Running literature and evidence reviews assessing their robustness and relevance. This would require finding and analysing relevant sources and data sets to fill knowledge gaps, summarising the key findings for users. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential skills and experience: Degree in Economics (with at least 50% of course modules in Economics) or equivalent work experience. (S) Analytical skills and experience: Knowledge of and experience in Applied Econometrics. (S&I) Analytical skills and experience: Highly proficient in Excel. (S) Working together: experience in building strong relationships with technical and non-technical users of analysis at varying seniority levels. (S&I) Communicating and influencing: the ability to communicate your analysis to non-technical audiences. (S&I) Other desirable experience: Experience carrying out public sector Green Book compliant value for money analysis. (S&I) Familiarity with the Magenta Book and experience in monitoring and evaluation, including identifying the strategic objectives and benefits of a project, and constructing a theory of change or logic model to link inputs to impacts. (S) Familiarity with the Aqua Book and knowledge of quality assurance best practices. (S) Experience coding in R, Python, and SQL. (S) Experience applying economics to science, research and innovation would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. (S&I) This role is open to all analysts with the relevant skills and experience. Applicants do not need to be badged to a Government Analytical Profession such as the GES, GSR, GORS or GSS to apply for this role. However, badged analysts are welcome to apply. Application Process and Shortlisting Criteria Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a statement of experience (no longer than 1,000 words), covering the following three areas: 1. Analytical skills and experience: examples from previous experience that provide evidence to support your application for an analytical role as specified above. Please refer to the "Key responsibilities" and "Personal Specification" sections above. You might also like to refer to the GES Technical Framework. Examples from previous experience that demonstrate your aptitude in the following two behaviours: 2. Working together. 3. Communicating and influencing. For guidance on Civil Service Behaviours, please see Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours (SEO grade). In the event that we receive a high number of applications, we will shortlist based on the lead competency - analytical skills. You should consider using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for each of the skills and behaviours, including analytical skills. We will hold a reserve list for 12 months of candidates who meet the criteria but who were unsuccessful at interview, from which further appointments may be made. For more information, please contact the hiring manager: Patrick Rigby, Head of Strategic Analysis () Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days. (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact . Please note Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
Job Title: Business Development and Partnership Manager Salary: £58,589 - £65,100 (gross per annum depending on experience. A Specialist Allowance of up to £5000 may be applicable for suitable qualified candidates) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants) Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity. About Us: The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK's national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing. Headquartered at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the NQCC works across government, industry, and academia to address the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers and to build a quantum-ready economy. Its mission is to enable the UK to solve complex societal and industrial challenges by harnessing the transformative potential of quantum computing. The NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It sits alongside other departments within the STFC National Laboratories and is part of the wider National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). Our Benefits: Our Benefits include a flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements), Defined benefit pension scheme and 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits. About the Role: As the NQCC Business Development Manager, you will lead efforts to identify, develop, and secure collaborative and commercial opportunities that align with the NQCC's strategic goals. You will build and manage relationships across the quantum computing ecosystem, translating stakeholder needs into actionable partnerships and projects. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of business opportunities, from initial engagement and lead qualification through to negotiation and agreement of terms. Working as part of a business focused team, you will collaborate closely with the NQCC's technical and engagement teams, as well as with colleagues across STFC and partners within the UK's National Quantum Technologies Programme. Your business development efforts will be underpinned by providing stakeholders with access to some of the UK's most sophisticated quantum computing facilities and expertise, continuing to position the NQCC as a key enabler of innovation and growth in the sector. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Engagement: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by engaging partners across government, industry, and the research community. Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of business opportunities, ensuring alignment with the NQCC's strategic priorities and long-term objectives. Bid Management: Manage the NQCC's bid review process, ensuring proposals are strategically sound and compliant with broader governance and funding frameworks. Stakeholder Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a primary point of contact for business development activities. Opportunity Development: Scope and develop business cases and funding proposals in collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. Market Intelligence: Monitor developments and emerging trends in quantum computing to inform strategic direction and identify new opportunities. Reporting & Metrics: Maintain relevant market landscape data, track engagement metrics, and report progress to the senior leadership. Advocacy & Representation: Promote the NQCC's mission, capabilities, and outcomes to external audiences, representing the Centre both nationally and internationally. Person Specification: (Please note the below criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting or Interview stage as indicated) Educated to degree or HNC/HND level in a relevant technical, scientific or engineering subject area (or the equivalent industry experience) - S&I. Strong background in technical sales, business development or partnership management, with demonstrable evidence of generating value and measurable impact - S&I. Strategic mindset able to translate technical concepts into business opportunities, based on experience in technical research, scientific or deep tech environments - S&I. Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills, with a proven track record working collaboratively within a team and maintain relationships with external stakeholders - S&I. Excellent communication, bid writing and presentation skills, able to articulate value propositions to a range of different stakeholders / audiences up to director level - S&I. Excellent organisational skills including time management and task prioritization, with the ability to work to defined deadlines - S&I. Extensive IT skills, including experience in MS Office Suite - S&I. Demonstrable knowledge of the landscape for quantum computing and/or related technologies - S&I. The post holder will be required to travel/work within the UK and overseas, when required. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . Join us and discover what's possible!
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Business Development and Partnership Manager Salary: £58,589 - £65,100 (gross per annum depending on experience. A Specialist Allowance of up to £5000 may be applicable for suitable qualified candidates) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants) Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity. About Us: The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK's national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing. Headquartered at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the NQCC works across government, industry, and academia to address the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers and to build a quantum-ready economy. Its mission is to enable the UK to solve complex societal and industrial challenges by harnessing the transformative potential of quantum computing. The NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It sits alongside other departments within the STFC National Laboratories and is part of the wider National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). Our Benefits: Our Benefits include a flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements), Defined benefit pension scheme and 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits. About the Role: As the NQCC Business Development Manager, you will lead efforts to identify, develop, and secure collaborative and commercial opportunities that align with the NQCC's strategic goals. You will build and manage relationships across the quantum computing ecosystem, translating stakeholder needs into actionable partnerships and projects. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of business opportunities, from initial engagement and lead qualification through to negotiation and agreement of terms. Working as part of a business focused team, you will collaborate closely with the NQCC's technical and engagement teams, as well as with colleagues across STFC and partners within the UK's National Quantum Technologies Programme. Your business development efforts will be underpinned by providing stakeholders with access to some of the UK's most sophisticated quantum computing facilities and expertise, continuing to position the NQCC as a key enabler of innovation and growth in the sector. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Engagement: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by engaging partners across government, industry, and the research community. Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of business opportunities, ensuring alignment with the NQCC's strategic priorities and long-term objectives. Bid Management: Manage the NQCC's bid review process, ensuring proposals are strategically sound and compliant with broader governance and funding frameworks. Stakeholder Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a primary point of contact for business development activities. Opportunity Development: Scope and develop business cases and funding proposals in collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. Market Intelligence: Monitor developments and emerging trends in quantum computing to inform strategic direction and identify new opportunities. Reporting & Metrics: Maintain relevant market landscape data, track engagement metrics, and report progress to the senior leadership. Advocacy & Representation: Promote the NQCC's mission, capabilities, and outcomes to external audiences, representing the Centre both nationally and internationally. Person Specification: (Please note the below criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting or Interview stage as indicated) Educated to degree or HNC/HND level in a relevant technical, scientific or engineering subject area (or the equivalent industry experience) - S&I. Strong background in technical sales, business development or partnership management, with demonstrable evidence of generating value and measurable impact - S&I. Strategic mindset able to translate technical concepts into business opportunities, based on experience in technical research, scientific or deep tech environments - S&I. Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills, with a proven track record working collaboratively within a team and maintain relationships with external stakeholders - S&I. Excellent communication, bid writing and presentation skills, able to articulate value propositions to a range of different stakeholders / audiences up to director level - S&I. Excellent organisational skills including time management and task prioritization, with the ability to work to defined deadlines - S&I. Extensive IT skills, including experience in MS Office Suite - S&I. Demonstrable knowledge of the landscape for quantum computing and/or related technologies - S&I. The post holder will be required to travel/work within the UK and overseas, when required. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . Join us and discover what's possible!
A distinguished research initiative in the UK seeks a Business Development and Partnership Manager to lead efforts in identifying and securing collaborative opportunities in quantum computing. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical sales background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and emphasizes work-life balance, allowing for flexibility in working arrangements.
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
A distinguished research initiative in the UK seeks a Business Development and Partnership Manager to lead efforts in identifying and securing collaborative opportunities in quantum computing. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical sales background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and emphasizes work-life balance, allowing for flexibility in working arrangements.
A leading research organization in Swindon is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy and support the NERC. You will ensure high-quality service to stakeholders, oversee assurance processes, and contribute to strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading research organization in Swindon is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy and support the NERC. You will ensure high-quality service to stakeholders, oversee assurance processes, and contribute to strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.
UKRI: CIO Group Salary: £70,752 Band: UKRI BandG Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (Flexible working patterns available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025 About the role Provide leadership of the Digital Workplace function within the Cloud & Technology Platforms team, ensuring the delivery of secure, modern, and user-focused collaboration and productivity solutions throughout the business. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic change in the ways UKRI staff operate, communicate, and collaborate, guaranteeing that all initiatives are closely aligned with organisational objectives and the overarching Group CIO strategy. We are evolving the operational model within Cloud & Technology Platforms to concentrate more on activities that set the business apart, collaborating with partners where it makes sense to delegate transactional tasks. Our priority is to enhance operational efficiency and position ourselves as a centre of excellence for technology delivery. Your responsibilities Leadership & professional development of Digital Workplace function Own and deliver the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligned with UKRI's strategic objectives and CIO priorities. Champion adoption of modern workplace technologies including End User Device services, Microsoft 365, Teams and emerging collaboration platforms Represent Digital Workplace at internal and external forums Management of a team of 20 staff across multiple locations Champion the continued adoption of communities relevant to areas of responsibility Ensure alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls and architectural principles Deputise for Deputy Director Technology Services as required Proactively develop and maintain the strategic partnering model with respect Digital Workplace services Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans to ensure that the Cloud & Technology Platforms function is delivering in line with UKRI strategic objectives Stay abreast of relevant industry trends and new technologies, making a case to incorporate within the estate where appropriate Develop effective network with peer group, UKRI Group IT colleagues, DSIT and wider agency community Own Balance score card & KPI dashboard reporting for function to senior stakeholder community Determine strategic, operational and financial plans for area of responsibility Contract & supplier/partner management for all Digital Workplace product areas Management of Digital Workplace budget, identifying and delivering efficiencies through consolidation and realising economies of scale Technology & process experience and delivery Asset management experience - Software & End User devices Diverse experience in collaboration technologies & services Experience of delivering process automation through digital change initiatives Strong experience of delivering secure, cost effective, enterprise scale End User device products and services using modern device management technologies (e.g. Intune) Strong experience of Information security principles & best practice Experience of delivering improved business productivity / efficiency from the effective exploitation of collaboration services Experience of a federated IT delivery model Proactively identify technology related risks, taking appropriate action to mitigate or resolve Define, develop and iterate standard operating procedures, policy & processes that support the Digital Workplace function and wider Group IT Demonstrate a proactive commitment to continual improvement Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Deep expertise in digital workplace technologies and enterprise collaboration platforms (S&I) Proven leadership in technology functions across multiple locations (S) Strong project management and business case development skills (S&I) Effective communication with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-IT audiences (S&I) Experience of budget management in excess of £3m (S) High professional credibility and ability to build strong partnerships (S&I)Working knowledge of ITIL and commercial/procurement skills (S&I) Degree qualification or equivalent experience. (S) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great worklife balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of those fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
UKRI: CIO Group Salary: £70,752 Band: UKRI BandG Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (Flexible working patterns available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025 About the role Provide leadership of the Digital Workplace function within the Cloud & Technology Platforms team, ensuring the delivery of secure, modern, and user-focused collaboration and productivity solutions throughout the business. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic change in the ways UKRI staff operate, communicate, and collaborate, guaranteeing that all initiatives are closely aligned with organisational objectives and the overarching Group CIO strategy. We are evolving the operational model within Cloud & Technology Platforms to concentrate more on activities that set the business apart, collaborating with partners where it makes sense to delegate transactional tasks. Our priority is to enhance operational efficiency and position ourselves as a centre of excellence for technology delivery. Your responsibilities Leadership & professional development of Digital Workplace function Own and deliver the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligned with UKRI's strategic objectives and CIO priorities. Champion adoption of modern workplace technologies including End User Device services, Microsoft 365, Teams and emerging collaboration platforms Represent Digital Workplace at internal and external forums Management of a team of 20 staff across multiple locations Champion the continued adoption of communities relevant to areas of responsibility Ensure alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls and architectural principles Deputise for Deputy Director Technology Services as required Proactively develop and maintain the strategic partnering model with respect Digital Workplace services Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans to ensure that the Cloud & Technology Platforms function is delivering in line with UKRI strategic objectives Stay abreast of relevant industry trends and new technologies, making a case to incorporate within the estate where appropriate Develop effective network with peer group, UKRI Group IT colleagues, DSIT and wider agency community Own Balance score card & KPI dashboard reporting for function to senior stakeholder community Determine strategic, operational and financial plans for area of responsibility Contract & supplier/partner management for all Digital Workplace product areas Management of Digital Workplace budget, identifying and delivering efficiencies through consolidation and realising economies of scale Technology & process experience and delivery Asset management experience - Software & End User devices Diverse experience in collaboration technologies & services Experience of delivering process automation through digital change initiatives Strong experience of delivering secure, cost effective, enterprise scale End User device products and services using modern device management technologies (e.g. Intune) Strong experience of Information security principles & best practice Experience of delivering improved business productivity / efficiency from the effective exploitation of collaboration services Experience of a federated IT delivery model Proactively identify technology related risks, taking appropriate action to mitigate or resolve Define, develop and iterate standard operating procedures, policy & processes that support the Digital Workplace function and wider Group IT Demonstrate a proactive commitment to continual improvement Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Deep expertise in digital workplace technologies and enterprise collaboration platforms (S&I) Proven leadership in technology functions across multiple locations (S) Strong project management and business case development skills (S&I) Effective communication with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-IT audiences (S&I) Experience of budget management in excess of £3m (S) High professional credibility and ability to build strong partnerships (S&I)Working knowledge of ITIL and commercial/procurement skills (S&I) Degree qualification or equivalent experience. (S) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great worklife balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of those fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
UKRI Salary: £46,743 per annum Band: UKRI Band E Contract Type: Open-ended or fixed-term external secondment opportunity (two years) Hours: Full-time/ Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: 11th January 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works on areas at the heart of the UK research click apply for full job details
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
UKRI Salary: £46,743 per annum Band: UKRI Band E Contract Type: Open-ended or fixed-term external secondment opportunity (two years) Hours: Full-time/ Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: 11th January 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works on areas at the heart of the UK research click apply for full job details
