Career and Development

We are committed to the development of our employees and encourage them to make the most of the opportunities for personal and professional development in line with our People Standards at individual, team and organisational levels. Our support encompasses:

• personal and professional learning on demand with access to a suite of over 7,000 engaging digital learning resources via our People Learning platform
• facilitated communities of practice of like-minded colleagues learning together on our Emerging and Inspirational Leadership Programmes
• access to join the Early Careers Network aimed at individuals who are early in their career, be that their first career, or returning from a career break
• becoming ready for your next career move through insightful learning relationships including coaching and mentoring
• expanding your horizons with a broad range of training options that equip you with valuable skills and development
• access to specialist learning and Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• unlocking your potential and gaining valuable skills through hands-on apprenticeship opportunities and on the job learning
• opportunities for growth and development through secondment experiences
• opportunity to request an unpaid career sabbatical for up to 12 months to pursue wider career and professional development outside of UKRI
• tax-free professional subscription reimbursement upon meeting specified criteria
• equipping you with the ability to develop others as action learners through the accredited Action Learning Facilitator programme

We also offer support to develop you as a leader including:

• discovering and nurturing your professional and leadership talent by accessing leading edge thinking
• award of nationally recognised credentials through completion of our Institute of Leadership  (ILM) recognised programmes
• gaining confidence in your application of skills in managing others through the Management Development Programme
• support in leading your team or function through real change related challenges using action learning on our Leadership Through Change Programme
• facilitated communities of practice of like-minded colleagues learning together on our Emerging and Inspirational Leadership Programmes