Does UK Research and Innovation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UK Research and Innovation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UK Research and Innovation. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UK Research and Innovation?

74% of UK Research and Innovation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UK Research and Innovation 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UK Research and Innovation?

Project Manager (11) , Analyst (6) , Programme Manager (6) , Associate Director (5) , Portfolio Manager (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Manager (4) , Programmer Manager (4) , Senior Portfolio Manager (4) , Communications Manager (3) , Deputy Director (3) , Group Leader (3) , Senior Policy Manager (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Communications (2)

What are the pros of working at UK Research and Innovation according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice but some places and campuses are a bit further from larger cities." ((in 28 reviews)); "Good benefits and office environment" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good pension and benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "supportive colleagues and organisation" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good working environment." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UK Research and Innovation according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for very skilled jobs" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary" ((in 15 reviews)); "Career progression felt unclear at the time, as well as training opportunities." ((in 8 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "Inefficient processes and too much bureaucracy" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UK Research and Innovation locations?

Swindon , London , Didcot , Oxford , Cambridge , Harwell , Chippenham , Abingdon , Warrington , Nottingham , Daresbury , Manchester , Edinburgh , Truro , Swindon , Broughton , Wallingford , Chilton

UK Research and Innovation reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(230 total reviews)

Professor Sir Ian Chapman

78% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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UK Research and Innovation has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 230 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UK Research and Innovation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

230 reviews

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Great place

Building surveyor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work and life balance

Cons

Sometimes red tape can get in the way but to be expected

5.0

Nov 20, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working Supportive organisation Fun place to work with plenty of opportunity

Cons

No cons that I can think of

5.0

Oct 21, 2025

Great place to work

Apprentice

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you join UKRI, you’re likely to benefit from a stable and well-regarded employer, good pay, a solid pension and a supportive environment for professional and personal wellbeing.

Cons

slower pace, bureaucratic hurdles, moderate pay growth, and some workload pressures. It’s ideal for those who value impactful, mission-driven work and public service, rather than rapid corporate career progression or high earnings.

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Jobs at UK Research and Innovation

Science Technology Graduate Programme

Research Support Officer

Investigations, Whistleblowing and Complaints Senior Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England

Attenborough, England

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England