Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance Manager

Hours: Full time

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Closing date: 9^th September 2024.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed  

Expected start date: As soon as possible

About the role

In role you will engage with stakeholders to enhance training and development provision across the University. The position provides an opportunity to build a positive research ethics culture at a leading research-intensive institution.

You will have operational oversight and manage the delivery of a high quality and effective system for ethics and research governance review relating to the University’s Research Ethics Committees (RECs) as well as the School Research Ethics Officers (SREOs). You will be the subject matter expert for the University’s online ethical review System.

You will have line management responsibility for a small team of Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officers who support the RECs and SREOs.  

Your principal accountabilities will be to:

• Manage, promote and maintain high quality, professional services, engendering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage the operational outputs of the team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and University policies, interpreting the same and advising on their practical application.
• Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to ensure seamless service.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance team and other key stakeholders to build and promote a  positive ethics culture that values and recognises research integrity, openness and good practice at all levels across the institution.
• Work with the Head of Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance to standardise service provision across schools and provide operational management to ensure a robust ethics framework with good records management and audit.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the configuration, implementation, and ongoing business-as-usual use of the University’s online ethical review system.

About you

We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related role in a UK university and detailed, practical knowledge and understanding of ethics, integrity and governance. You will have effective management, planning and organization skills to deliver outcomes in a timely way and you will be willing to work flexibly within a small team and committed to delivering customer excellence.

About our Division

The Research and Innovation Services Division is a leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives. Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.

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