UK Research & Innovation Salary: £25,842 per annum Band: UKRI Band B Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months, possibility of extension) Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.9 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 2 days per week in the office) Closing Date: 4th May 2026 Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your Line Manager and the designated HR Team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place. About the role The HR function in UK Research and Innovation will be vital to enabling the achievement of the organisational objectives. It will deliver all HR services across a complex organisation working across the nine councils and with a vast array of professional areas with existing, diverse capabilities as part of the wider corporate services structure. HR will be critical to ensuring that all people related services are robust, appropriately controlled and create appropriate workplace conditions. The high-level target operating model for UK Research and Innovation is for HR to have key Centres of Expertise and a Business Partnering function. The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) are at the core of HR delivery, offering dedicated resource with access to deep specialism in specific HR, People and Development disciplines at a strategic and operational level including Reward. Purpose of the role: The Reward Team Administrator role is a vital part of the Reward function, delivering high quality administrative support across Reward, Benefits and Job Evaluation. This support underpins the effective operation of the team and service delivery to UKRI as a whole within the wider HR function. Your responsibilities: Reward Team administration including setting up required meetings with diverse range of stakeholders, note taking, collation and issue of documentation as required Management of purchase orders, invoicing and receipting of Reward related procurement Support the management of the Reward team mailbox in response to queries Ongoing file management for the Reward team of regular reports, minutes and other documentation as required Support the Benefits Manager with employee benefits communication and uploads to benefit providers as required. Initially assist with the management of the job evaluation inbox and associated job evaluation processes, moving to sole responsibility with time. Support the delivery of Reward team projects and individual team members as required Build effective working relationships with colleagues in the wider HR team Continual improvement of knowledge of Reward, Benefits and job evaluation through execution of duties Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) qualified in Maths and English (S&I). Good written and verbal communication (S&I). Strong attention to detail and accurate note-taking (S). Basic Microsoft literacy skills (eg: Excel: filter, sort and sum information, Outlook: manage inboxes, Word: format text) (I). Professional discretion and awareness of privacy expectations (I). CIPD qualification or willingness to undertake (S). Proactive and organised approach with the ability to follow direction with minimal intervention (I). Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are 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) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org. As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y. UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. 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. 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.