Global Research Compliance & Due Diligence Officer

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for

Season ticket loan scheme

Pension scheme access

Personal and professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a role to provide trusted research due diligence support to academic researchers collaborating internationally, focusing on export control legislation, the National Security Act, and FIRS. The postholder will train researchers, assist with licence applications, and maintain a risk register for ongoing compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a STEM degree and understand the reputational, financial and geopolitical risks facing UK universities, with the

Qualifications

• First degree in a STEM subject.
• Understanding of reputational, financial and geopolitical risks facing UK universities.
• Ability to communicate complex legislative information and develop guidance documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted research due diligence support to academic researchers with international partners on export control legislation, the National Security Act and the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
• Deliver researcher training, support export control licence applications, and maintain a risk register for ongoing compliance and monitoring.
• Communicate legislative information effectively and adapt messages for staff at all levels, while handling multiple priorities under pressure.

Skills

Export controls knowledge

Communication skills

Policy guidance

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Education

First degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a role to provide trusted research due diligence support to academic researchers collaborating internationally, focusing on export control legislation, the National Security Act, and FIRS. The postholder will train researchers, assist with licence applications, and maintain a risk register for ongoing compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a STEM degree and understand the reputational, financial and geopolitical risks facing UK universities, with the