Research Governance Officer

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Exeter University is seeking a part-time Research Governance Officer to help assure the quality and integrity of its clinical research. You will review sponsorship applications, and assist with monitoring, audits and governance oversight across a diverse research portfolio.

You will advise researchers and colleagues on ethical practice and regulatory compliance, acting as a bridge between academic teams, professional services, and NHS R&D departments, with a strong focus on continual improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clinical research governance within a complex organisation.
• Ability to provide competent advice on ethical and well-designed health research.
• Keen interest in helping researchers comply with clinical research governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for University of Exeter sponsorship under the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
• Participate in monitoring and audit of clinical research and oversight activities.
• Support the Senior Clinical Research Governance Manager to ensure governance requirements are met.

Job description

About The Role

Research Governance Officer

Thispart-time (21.54 hours a week, 0.59 FTE)post is availableimmediatelyon apermanent basis.

Salary will be ££34,630per annum pro rata on GradeE subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the University of Exeter's clinical research in a diverse and innovative research-intensive institution.

You will have a key role in the review of applications for University of Exeter's research Sponsorship under the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, as well as participating in monitoring and audit of clinical research and other ongoing oversight activities. As an institutional expert in clinical research governance, you will support the Senior Clinical Research Governance Manager in ensuring that research governance requirements are met. This includes providing assurance of compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards, checking that legal and regulatory requirements are being met, and that the University's research governance procedures are being followed. You will have an essential role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical research at the University.

You will be a key contact for academic and Professional Services colleagues, offering support on obtaining the appropriate authorisations and will provide an effective link between external agencies, research teams, relevant University professional services staff and NHS R&D Departments.

About You

Do you have a keen interest in supporting researchers and the wider university community to meet the compliance requirements of clinical research?

Have you got experience of working to support clinical research governance within a complex organisation with an ability to give competent advice and advice on good practice in ethical and well-designed health research?

Are you a champion of continual improvement? Do you enjoy nurturing effective relationships across both your team, university and the sector?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please [e-mail]

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible opportunities and leading parental initiatives
• Generous annual (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.