Partner, UK Partnerships & Programs

We're looking for a seasoned executive to build and scale Convergent's UK presence while navigating the intersection of breakthrough science, institutional design, and UK science policy. As our Partner for UK Operations & Programs, you'll lead our ARIA partnership, run our UK Residency program, build our on-the-ground team and infrastructure, sit on FRO boards, and represent Convergent across the UK science and policy ecosystem.

Requirements

• Seasoned executive with experience in building and scaling organizations
• Deep understanding of British research funding, university structures, charity/nonprofit regulations, and UK science policy
• Experience designing, running, and iterating cohort-based programs, accelerators, residencies, or similar
• Strategic and operational skills to build five-year roadmaps and fix broken processes
• Comfort with governance, fiduciary responsibility, and making tough calls
• Extensive network across UK research institutions, funding bodies, or policy circles
• Excellent judgment under uncertainty, strong written and verbal communication, and empathy for scientists

Benefits

• Competitive, mission-aligned compensation
• Opportunity to build institutions from scratch and drive breakthrough science
• Chance to work with a diverse and international team
• Flexible and remote work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities