Job Description
URKI
Salary: £46,743.
Band: UKRI Band E.
Contract Type: Open ended.
Hours: Full-time/ Part Time. (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available)
Location: Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026.
About the Role
The UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement Team sits within the UKRI Funding Service and leads the development and delivery of consistent funding policy and process across the nine UKRI Councils.
We design and maintain the policies and processes that underpin the full funding lifecycle for research, innovation and training awards, governing over £4 billion of investment each year. These policies shape eligibility, application requirements, assessment processes, funding decisions and post-award grant management.
While Councils retain control of their strategies and budgets, our team provides the overarch...