The Department of Science, Innovation & Technology is positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. We drive innovations that change lives and sustain economic growth, deliver talent programmes, physical and digital infrastructure, and regulation to support our economy, security and public services and R&D funding.
We are friendly, open and supportive as a place to work. We encourage each other to be bold and innovative and are passionate about what we do. We want to nurture a diverse and inclusive environment where we value our people and the people we serve, whoever they are, wherever they are, and whatever they do.
We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a family friendly flexible working options as default such full time, part time or job-share. We currently have a hybrid-working model with the option of blending your work time between the workplace and home on an informal basis. For most people, this will be 40% to 60% of time working from an office subject to business need.
“I have always been interested in the potential of research and innovation to transform society. Which is why working at DSIT is so exciting – we drive the UK’s research system so it responds to the challenges of today while developing the technology and innovations that shape the future.”
Alex Ademokun
Deputy Director for Science, Research and Innovation
The department welcomes people from all backgrounds. We offer a range of exciting opportunities covering an abundance of professions, such as engineering, tech specialist, policy, and much more.
Within the department, colleagues come from a range of different educational backgrounds, from apprentices to various levels of degrees. We also recruit people at all stages of their careers through multiple routes such as secondments, fixed-term appointments, and permanent contracts.
“Working at DSIT allows me to work on the cutting edge of technology, thinking about the most exciting new innovations and their implications for the future. It’s incredibly rewarding to work within a department full of people who are genuinely passionate about the things they work on.”
Dr. Isabel Webb
Head of Technology Strategy
Stronger growth, better jobs, bold discoveries
Our aim is to cement the UK’s place as a science and technology superpower. We will:
DSIT’s values are a framework to guide how we work in DSIT – to help us make decisions, inform our behaviour and guide how we interact.
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is a brilliant place to work, offering a generous and competitive benefits package including enrolment into a pension scheme which is considered one of the best in the UK.
Whether you’re an engineer, a tech specialist or from any of the many other professions we host at DSIT, we want you to build your skills and career with us. We provide profession-specific training and everyone at DSIT can access a wide range of learning programmes for their personal and professional development. You can also take advantage of our mentoring scheme, so that you can be provided with valuable insight and feedback from more experienced colleagues.
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