University of Bath
Research Security Manager
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Research Security Manager
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Research Security Manager to lead and develop the University's approach to research security, Trusted Research and international research risk management.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting world-leading research while helping the University navigate an increasingly complex national and international regulatory environment.
Working closely with senior leaders, researchers and professional services colleagues, you will ensure that the University can pursue ambitious research partnerships safely, responsibly and in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional strategy and help create an environment in which excellent research can thrive securely and responsibly. You will work with colleagues across the University and beyond, helping to shape policy, practice and culture in a rapidly evolving area of strategic importance.
About You
You will bring significant expertise in research security, research governance or a closely related field, together with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing universities in an international research environment.
You Will Be Able To Demonstrate
- Experience of interpreting and applying complex regulatory requirements in a research and innovation environment.
- Expertise in areas such as Trusted Research, export controls, national security considerations, research governance or research compliance.
- The ability to provide credible advice to senior stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills and judgement.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with researchers, professional services colleagues and external bodies.
- Experience of developing guidance, training and organisational initiatives that support compliance and cultural change.
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Further information
Applications are welcomed from candidates from higher education, government, defence, national security, research funding and regulatory environments.
A market supplement may be available for an exceptional candidate with substantial relevant experience in research security, Trusted Research, export controls or related areas.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact zz713@bath.ac.uk or talent-advisor-2@bath.ac.uk.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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Benefits
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
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