Senior Funding Policy Manager x2 Salary : £45,272 per annum Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE) Contract Type :1x Open Ended & 1x Fixed Term Contract (12 Months Open to Secondments) Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available) Band : E Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 We are looking for two candidates: one for an open-ended appointment, and another on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role will involve addressing system-wide challenges related to research funding. Key areas of focus may include, enhancing incentives for expert review participation, managing application volumes, promoting flexible and project-appropriate leadership models, and exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in funding processes. Job Overview: The UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement Team is part of UKRI Funding Services and is responsible for creating and delivering consistent funding policy and process across the nine UKRI Councils. The UKRI funding policy encompasses the policies and processes associated with the UKRI funding of research, innovation and training awards across the whole funding lifecycle. Developed by the UKRI Funding Policy and Engagement team, these policiesalongside the grant terms and conditionsgovern over £4 bil...