Centre for Innovation Compliance Officer

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hybrid working

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Centre for Innovation Compliance Officer to join the Regulatory Compliance team. This role supports the Henry Royce Institute and the Tata Steel Limited/Royce Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials, helping ensure UK and international regulatory compliance for advanced materials research and innovation.

This full-time, Grade 6, fixed-term role until 31 January 2028 is based at Oxford Road, with hybrid working patterns including on-site

Qualifications

• A degree or substantial professional experience in a university or comparable environment.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, proportionate decisions.
• Experience working with complex regulatory or compliance‑related processes.
• Experience or qualifications in export compliance or trade compliance.
• A degree in chemistry, engineering or another physical or life science discipline.
• Knowledge of the academic research environment and regulated research activities.
• Willingness to undertake DGSA, IATA or other relevant professional training.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing systems to ensure compliance with UK and US export control regulations, including UK Export Control Order, US EAR and ITAR
• Acting as a point of contact for advice on export controls, classification of goods and technology, and licensing requirements
• Supporting applications for UK and US export licences and maintaining accurate records of licences, authorisations and control plans
• Conducting Denied Party Screening (DPS) and visitor screening, and supporting compliance audits
• Providing advice and guidance on import regulations, dangerous goods and subsidy control requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Regulatory processes

Export compliance

Trade compliance

Education

Degree in chemistry, engineering or physical/life science

Degree or substantial professional experience in a university environment

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented individual to join our team as a Centre for Innovation Compliance Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research, innovation and regulatory compliance, supporting the Henry Royce Institute and the Tata Steel Limited/Royce Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials.

Jointly managed by the Directorate of Compliance and Risk and the Henry Royce Institute, you will be part of the Regulatory Compliance team and play a key role in developing and maintaining assurance systems that support compliance with UK and international regulations. The role is central to enabling advanced materials research and innovation to be delivered safely, securely and in line with regulatory requirements.

This is a full‑time, Grade 6, fixed‑term role until 31 January 2028, based at the University’s Oxford Road campus.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing systems to ensure compliance with UK and US export control regulations, including UK Export Control Order, US EAR and ITAR
• Acting as a point of contact for advice on export controls, classification of goods and technology, and licensing requirements
• Supporting applications for UK and US export licences and maintaining accurate records of licences, authorisations and control plans
• Conducting Denied Party Screening (DPS) and visitor screening, and supporting compliance audits
• Providing advice and guidance on import regulations, dangerous goods and subsidy control requirements

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

This is a hybrid role and the post holder will be expected to spend a minimum of 1 day per week in the Compliance & Risk Office and 1 day per week in the Royce Hub.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

• A degree or substantial professional experience in a university or comparable environment
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound, proportionate decisions
• Experience working with complex regulatory or compliance‑related processes
• Experience or qualifications in export compliance or trade compliance
• A degree in chemistry, engineering or another physical or life science discipline
• Knowledge of the academic research environment and regulated research activities
• Willingness to undertake DGSA, IATA or other relevant professional training

We value integrity, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Access to professional development and specialist compliance training

For more information, please see

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.

You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:

https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:

https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

General enquiries and administrative support

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.