Head of Operations and Strategic Projects

About UKRI International  

UKRI International enables and delivers cross-cutting international activity on behalf of all of UKRI, working in partnership with all 9 councils and corporate areas of UKRI, UK Government, and partners in the UK and across the world. 

We lead UKRI’s long-standing relationships with North America, India, China, and the European Commission through our offices in Washington DC, Ottawa, New Delhi, Beijing, Brussels. We design & deliver centrally managed international funds, develop strong international partnerships where we do not have offices, provide a robust evidence base for UKRI’s international work through analysis and evaluation, create and implement a strategic approach to UKRI’s international policy and stakeholders, and ensure our international operations are carried out to high standards of governance and effectiveness. 

UKRI’s approach to internal collaboration is set out in the UKRI International Strategic Framework (UKRI international strategic framework – UKRI) which describes how our international work directly contributes to each of UKRI’s 6 strategic objectives.

UKRI International is comprised of 9 teams: 

Analysis, Evaluation & Implementation
International Funds
International Governance & Operations
International Partnerships
International Policy & Stakeholder Engagement 
UKRI China – Beijing
UKRI India – New Delhi
UKRI North America – Washington & Ottawa
UKRO – Brussels

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'.

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.

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

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.