Research Governance Coordinator

The Research Governance Coordinator will provide administrative support to the University Research Governance Team to ensure that research projects are managed in line with the University’s policies and requirements of relevant legislation, Government research funders, Research Councils and other funders within frameworks of governance and administration to meet the University’s legal and policy requirements.

The role sits within the Research Operations Risk and Compliance function and will work with and support the Research Governance team to continue the development, implementation and maintenance of the Clinical Research Governance framework, as part of the University’s overarching Research and Knowledge Exchange Risk and Compliance Framework. 

The role holder will administer the documentation and processes for all types of research protocols, to ensure timely processing, tracking and that accurate records are made. Is expected to be maintain awareness of the Health Research Authority, UK Research Ethics Committee and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) application and ongoing study processes, in order to understand queries and respond. 

The role holder will manage the Research Governance Team inbox and allocate work to individuals, monitoring progress and workload. They will check research protocol applications for adherence to HRA, REC, MHRA and NHS Trust R&D set requirements (i.e., validate the application) and allocate to the Research Governance Officers and managers, for governance review. Liaise with researchers, where applications are not valid and ensure that correct documentation is sent. Update research database and prepare computer and paper files for record storage, plus track the review progress through to completion. Prepare standard letters and contracts for applications and obtain authorising signatures as required.

The role holder will have extensive I.T. knowledge (MS Office, email), be well organised, able to prioritise conflicting tasks and meet operational deadlines. Able to build working relationships within the department, University, and external collaborators.

Awareness of University procedures and relevant legislation, with an understanding of different types of research types, Health Research Authority, Research Ethics Committee and MHRA roles and processes and proven experience in a relevant role, will be advantageous.

R&I provides comprehensive support throughout the research and innovation lifecycle, from first ideas through to commercialisation and industry partnerships. The teams provide invaluable expert advice, RKE management infrastructure and support delivery of the University’s research and knowledge exchange strategies. 

This is a permanent, full-time (36.25 hours per week) position. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ali Alshukry (ali.alshukry@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note, applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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