How to apply
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 2nd July 2026.
Online applications only are accepted for this role. Please submit a CV and Application Statement. Each document should be no more than three pages.
Across the two documents, you are expected to give evidenced examples that clearly explain how your abilities, experiences and skills demonstrate each of the shortlisting criteria listed above. While this is not the only approach, you are advised to familiarise yourself with the STAR methodology (see: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/STAR-method.htm), which is a useful framework for providing these examples.
Please ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria, exceeding the page limit or submission of an application without an application statement may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted application statement and CV and not the experience section of the application.
If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an in-person interviews that is expected to take place in Swindon likely during w/c 20th July 2026. You will be asked to provide evidenced examples that demonstrate that you are able to cover the interview criteria. You will also be asked to give a short presentation on a topic that will be provided to you in advance. This is the final stage of the selection process. Please note, dates are subject to change.
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.
Your application and performance through this recruitment process may be used for other opportunities that arise within an appropriate timeframe.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
As part of the pre-employment checks there is a requirement to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Screening. BPSS is a pre-condition of employment and failure to achieve it may mean that the employment offer is rescinded. UKRI reserves the right to run, or re-run, security clearance as required during the course of employment.
Contact
Further information about the role can be discussed with Lydia Gardner (Joint Head of Quantum Technologies), who is leading this recruitment. Please email [email protected] to arrange a mutually convenient time to speak.
Additional Information
Developing talent
We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development through training and development opportunities such as e-learning, classroom training and on-the-job experiences. We encourage our employees to share their learning across teams and organisations.
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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact [email protected]
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