Next Generation NEDs – Cohort 5 open for applications!

We are very excited to confirm that the 5th cohort of our Next Generation NED scheme, running from January to December 2026, is now open for applications!

As the scheme operates on the basis of reciprocity, applications are now invited from the following regulators: Ofcom, Ofgem, ORR, FCA, SSRO, CAA and ICO.

There are some Q&A available about the scheme on our website (at the link above), and we will also be holding a drop-in Q&A session for our NGN Community of Interest later this month, so if you’re interested in that please sign up to our Community of Interest via the link here.

Finally, if you are interested in applying, you can read more about the role at the UKRN Jobs Board here.