# UK Biobank jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at UK Biobank as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/uk-biobank

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UK Biobank’s database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that’s in the public interest. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva sample collected and stored for future analysis. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses – including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. UK Biobank is generously supported by its founding funders the Wellcome Trust and UK Medical Research Council, as well as the Department of Health, Scottish Government, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. The organisation has over 150 dedicated members of staff, based in multiple locations across the UK.

## Key facts

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| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Stockport, England, United Kingdom |
| Employees | 125 |
| Total funding | $16M |
| Industries | Health Data, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Research |
| Website | https://ukbiobank.ac.uk |

## Leadership

- Professor Sir Rory Collins, Principal Investigator and Chief Executive Officer
- John Busby, Chief Operating Officer
- Rob Nicholls, Head Of Development Services
- Ed Sykes, Chief Communications Officer
- Gareth Gregory, Chief Financial Officer
- Lauren Carson, Head Of Researcher Enablement
- Mark Effingham, Deputy CEO

## Common questions

### Is UK Biobank hiring right now?

UK Biobank has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on UK Biobank's careers site.

### Where is UK Biobank headquartered?

UK Biobank is headquartered in Stockport, England, United Kingdom.

### Who leads UK Biobank?

Professor Sir Rory Collins, Principal Investigator and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of UK Biobank's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at UK Biobank?

Pick a role on UK Biobank's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on UK Biobank's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.