Director of Security and Resilience Salary: £94,931- £117,800 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Hours: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended, secondees and transfers welcome. Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. Hybrid working available with regular office attendance and travel across UKRI offices. Grade: UKRI X Closing Date: Sunday February 8th 2026 Interview Date: W/c 9th March 2026 in person in our London office. Please note these dates may be subject to change. Ready to shape the security and resilience of the UK''s research and innovation system? About the Role You will report to the Chief of Operational Delivery and provide senior, organisation-wide leadership on security and resilience for UKRI. You will shape how the organisation protects its people, research, infrastructure, and reputation. Working at the centre of an organisation that supports research and innovation across the UK and internationally, you will set the strategic direction for embedding security and resilience across all councils and major programmes. You will bring clear, authoritative insight in a complex and evolving risk environment, enabling informed decision-making across UKRI. You will anticipate emerging challenges and strengthen organisational preparedness, helping UKRI prevent, withstand and respond effectively to incidents. Through this, you will safeguard the continuity and credibility of the UK''s research and innovation mission. Key Respo