Careers at ARIA
We're looking for our next CEO
Someone with the technical and creative ambition to inspire teams beyond traditional boundaries, and the executive experience to build partnerships that deliver transformative R&D impact.
Our approach
We are a lean, agile team of optimists, working to unlock scientific and technological breakthroughs that can benefit everyone. It’s a big mission, and getting there won’t be easy.
That’s why we are built to do things differently. For starters, independence is built into our core. From research to operations, our teams have the flexibility and freedom necessary to build a new kind of R&D agency from the ground up.
We're also built to think differently. We’ve joined ARIA from start-ups, non-profits, VCs, and the public sector, so we all bring different perspectives and we celebrate new ideas. Beyond our core team, our board and wider network includes those who have pushed the limits of the possible across disciplines and sectors.
We put people at the centre of everything we do and are looking for the broadest array of talent to advance our vision. Whether you’re new to this space, looking to return to work after a break, or taking the next step in your career, we want you on our radar. If you get excited by new possibilities and want to leave your mark on the world, check out our open jobs.
Our values
Deeply embedded in all of our recruitment processes, our working culture, and everything we do.
Bold
We are comfortable in uncharted territory, actively seeking out and embracing the unknown. In practice, this means we focus on the opportunity and upside in our work, striving to raise the creative ambition of those around us and cultivating an environment that welcomes outside voices and outlier ideas.
Authentic
We debate openly, with passion and respect, ensuring everyone feels empowered to show up as themselves and unlock their full potential. We value brilliance without pretension. Crucially, we embrace the understanding that failure is an acceptable and necessary step along the way to real progress.
Intentional
We are driven by a deep commitment to improving the world through science and technology, pursuing these breakthroughs responsibly. This is at the heart of how all our teams work, starting from principles, not simply following precedent. This means we are always questioning, learning, and evolving our approaches to problems.
Our functional teams
Deeply embedded in all of our recruitment processes, our working culture, and everything we do.
Programme teams
Our Programme Directors are supported by a Programme Specialist (P-Spec) and Technical Specialist (T-Spec); this is the nucleus of each programme team. P-Specs co-ordinate and oversee the project management of their respective programmes, whilst T-Specs provide highly specialised and targeted technical expertise to support programmatic rigour. P-Specs support ARIA as Operating Partners from Pace, a change and transformation business consultancy specialising in process and system design.
Product
Our Product team builds the initiatives that ARIA uses to drive impact from breakthrough R&D. From the design of our programmes and opportunity seed funding mechanism to Activation Partnerships, the Product team works across the organisation and with the wider R&D ecosystem to drive impact.
Procurement and Contracts
Our Procurement and Contracts team is the driving force behind setting ARIA programmes in motion. They use innovative contracting and grant mechanisms to channel funding effectively while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds.
Communications and Engagement
Our Communications and Engagement team helps to build bridges between ARIA and the outside world. They work to spread the word about ARIA's research and funding opportunities, elevate ARIA's presence in the R&D ecosystem, and build our identity as an organisation.
Finance
The Finance team manages the full spectrum of the ARIA’s financial activities. The team manages all core day-to-day financial operations - including policies, internal controls, accounts payable, payroll, tax, audit and counter-fraud measures. The Finance team also drives strategic financial planning, reporting and modelling, including programme development and post-award management of R&D expenditure.
People Operations
Our People Operations team is responsible for hiring world-class talent that helps continue to drive ARIA’s mission forward. They also work to deliver a high standard of people service to the ARIA team; creating a supportive and engaging culture, leading on ED&I initiatives, and consistently looking for ways to empower each individual.
Executive Office
The Executive Office is the team dedicated to supporting ARIA's leadership team. This includes managing ARIA's governance, organisational coordination, strategic planning, and internal communications. They work on and across the organisation to drive improvements in how we work. The Executive Office also leads ARIA's ethics and social responsibility efforts.
Delivery Office
The Delivery Office provides the frameworks, tools, and support needed to coordinate and oversee ARIA’s R&D portfolio delivery. This includes establishing project and programme management frameworks, ensuring clear governance, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. They play a key role in keeping programmes on track and aligned with ARIA’s goals.
Legal
The Legal team provides strategic and operational legal advice to ARIA's leadership, functional teams, and programmes. It helps ARIA to manage legal risk, navigate practical challenges and maximise opportunities.
Our standard interview process
Where possible we run campaign-style processes, downselecting for formal interviews after all applications are received and talent screens held.