Why work with us?

SFI’s culture is innovative, highly motivated and dynamic.  We employ people from science, business, technology, communications, public engagement and academic backgrounds who can help strengthen an outstanding research environment. 

We value the people we work with and we think it’s important to support the things that they value.  That’s why we have progressive leave policies, a vibrant culture and a favourable blended working policy. 

SFI is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a huge benefit in what we do and how we do it. As part of our continued commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we strive to create an environment in which everyone can thrive, be respected and supported so that they can achieve their full potential.  

We are committed to an inclusive working environment which respects diversity of characteristics including but not limited to sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, civil status, religious beliefs or membership of the travelling community.  Our policies and practices reflect our culture of inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity and ensure that no employee, job applicant or stakeholder receives less favourable treatment.

On that basis we encourage and welcome talented people from all backgrounds to join our staff community.  We are happy to make reasonable accommodations for any person with a disability during the recruitment process. 

SFI prides itself on its ability to attract outstanding world class staff and is committed to ensuring that the quality of the resourcing process reflects favourably on the agency, acting in a professional and cordial manner at every stage. 

All personal data sent to SFI will be treated in strict confidence and processed only in conformity with SFI Data Protection Policy.  You can view the SFI Privacy Notice here.  The information provided when applying for a role is required for the purpose of processing your application for employment.  By submitting your application electronically, you are declaring that the information you are supplying is factually correct.

Below you can view an up-to-date list of our career opportunities via our career’s portal.  Please continue to visit our website regularly for an up-to-date list of our career opportunities.