Researcher Work, Jobs in Cirencester, Gls (with Salaries)

Portfolio Manager
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £37,841 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Principal Security Researcher
Microsoft —Cheltenham
- £93,500 - £161,800 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Communication skills
14d
Academic Head
Dyson —Malmesbury
- Engineering
- Research
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Graduate Machine Learning Engineer, AI
Zaizi —Cheltenham
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Research
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
Experienced Vulnerability Researcher
CoreTech Security Services —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
Android Security Researcher
CoreTech Security Services —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Research Nurse - Research, Innovation & Genomics Band 5
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Hospital
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Machine Learning Engineer, AI (SFIA 3)
Zaizi —Cheltenham
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Machine learning
- AI
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
STFC Transformation Programme Director
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £94,931 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Full Software Stack Engineer
Roke —Gloucester
- Full-time
Full Software Stack Engineer
Roke Manor Research Limited —Gloucester
- Agile
Formulation Scientist
Dycotec Materials Ltd —Calne
- £33,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Field Ecologist (ID3965)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Nympsfield
- £29,715 a year
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Operational Cyber Researcher
BAE Systems —Gloucester
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Scripting
8d
Business Manager
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £37,841 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Senior Content Designer
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £46,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Portfolio Manager
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council —Swindon
- £37,841 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
10d
Senior Security Researcher
Microsoft —Cheltenham
- £74,700 - £122,600 a year
- Full-time
- Scripting
- Communication skills
14d
Exploit Developer
CoreTech Security Services —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Research
- Presentation skills
Graduate Software Engineer - September 2027
CoreTech Security Services —Cheltenham
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer networking
- Software development
12d

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Portfolio Manager

UK Research and Innovation -
Swindon

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Full-time | Fixed term contract
£37,841 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Data analysis skills
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Communication skills

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Reference number

475507

Salary

£37,841

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

12 months

Business area

UKRI - Portfolio Management

Type of role

Business Management and Improvement

Working pattern

Full-time

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Location

Swindon

About the job

Job summary

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), UKRI
Salary: £37,841 per annum
Band: UKRI Band D
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months parental leave)
Hours: Full Time and Part Time will be considered (minimum 0.8 FTE, flexible working available)
Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available
Closing Date: 1 Sept 2026
Interviews: w/c 21 Sept 2026

Job description

BBSRC are seeking to recruit Portfolio Managers to join our Bioscience Advancing Knowledge Directorate. The team leads BBSRCs applicant-led investments, championing curiosity-driven, researcher-led discovery and empowering the research community to pursue bold, high-risk ideas across the breadth of bioscience.

The role will focus on delivering peer review and awarding applications from the academic community that advance knowledge and address major bioscience challenges. You will also give to the development of portfolio insight, enabling BBSRC to take a more strategic, evidence-led approach to supporting its portfolio of investigator-led investments. In addition, you will help build and embed knowledge of best practice in peer review, strengthening UKRIs ability to deliver funding through efficient, proportionate, and fit-for-purpose peer review.

We are seeking individuals with an understanding of the life sciences and a strong interest in working with universities, research organisations, and businesses in both UK and international contexts.

Your responsibilities:

By developing and utilising knowledge on the work of BBSRC, and the research and innovation it supports, your main job roles will include:
Leading the grant application, assessment, and award processes for BBSRC investment activities; providing oversight on the peer review of applications and managing expert assessment panels.
Organising and leading the delivery of peer review meetings, ensuring that all applications are assessed fairly and robustly.
Building and using your knowledge of UKRIs funding programmes and policies to provide advice and guidance to the research and innovation community and internal colleagues on how to apply for grants, funding policies and peer review processes.
Building and utilising your knowledge of best practice in funding processes to give to the ongoing continuous improvement of funding application, assessment, and award processes; and supporting the office and research community throughout the implementation of changes.
Developing and applying insight into BBSRCs applicant-led portfolio to support portfolio management approaches where appropriate, effective monitoring of grant investments, and communication of the outcomes and impact of applicant-led investment strategy.
Collaborating with BBSRC colleagues on the development and creation of new funding calls.
Providing advice and outreach to the research and innovation community, and other partners, on BBSRCs funding programmes, processes, and policies; and helping to develop a clear narrative on applicant-led investments to demonstrate how they advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive economic growth.

Person specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential:

Holds a degree in a biological or related subject, and/or have previous relevant professional experience (S).
A demonstrable interest in, and understanding of the aims and objectives of BBSRC (S&I).
An ability to plan and prioritise your work, manage a range of activities and meet deadlines (S&I).
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams with colleagues and external partners (S&I).
Effective communication skills including the ability to produce clear and well-structured documents and presentations for internal and external audiences (S&I).
Effective analytical skills with the ability to analyse data and derive significant information accurately and responsibly (S).
Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally and work for a minimum of 40 - 60% of your time in Polaris House, Swindon (S).

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,841, UK Research and Innovation contributes £10,962 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. 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)

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Artificial intelligence

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 withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact [email protected]

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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