Research Governance Officer

University of East London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a Research Governance Officer to develop and implement the research governance framework. The successful candidate will manage relevant policies and procedures while collaborating with university stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in a research setting and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Outstanding work environment

Inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a university or hospital research setting.
• Knowledge of UK research regulations and international clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the research governance framework.
• Maintain research governance policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight of institutional sponsorship arrangements.

Skills

Research management

UK research regulations

Communication skills

Education

Formal training in research management or related field

Job description

Join the University of East London - Shaping Futures for 125 Years

At the University of East London (UEL), our mission is to prepare students for the careers of the future while shaping that future inclusively and sustainably. As a careers‑first university, we believe education and opportunity should be open to all, and that diversity of people and thought is essential to solving society’s biggest challenges.

Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry‑focused education and social mobility, earning the name "The People’s University" for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future‑proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer‑engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future.

Guided by our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach, we inspire, innovate and empower, shaping the future together.

About Us

The Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement (OPRE) provides a holistic support service for the development and implementation of UEL’s research, knowledge exchange and engagement strategies.

OPRE offers training and development opportunities for researchers and postgraduate research students and services covering pre‑ and post‑award, research ethics, integrity and governance, public and community engagement, and the Research Excellence Framework. We work in partnership across UEL’s Impact and Innovation portfolio, with our research institutes, centres and schools, to foster an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable research environment.

About the Job

The Research Governance Officer will work with key stakeholders across the university to develop, implement and manage the research governance framework at UEL. The role holder will be responsible for maintaining all relevant research governance policies and procedures, including risk assessments, contracts, and data governance.

They will work with Schools, Services, Institute and Centre research leadership to support them in implementing the research governance framework policies and procedures within their respective areas. Additionally, the officer will provide oversight and management of institutional sponsorship arrangements hosted on the Health Campus and the management of clinical trials and studies, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

About You

As a researcher or research support professional, you will have experience in a university or hospital research setting and formal training in research management or a related field. You will bring sound knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, the application and interpretation of UK research regulations and legislation, and international good clinical practice guidelines.

You will be passionate about research governance and working with researchers and professional services to embed a culture of effective research governance. As a strong communicator, you will provide complex and discipline‑specific information to researchers, supervisors and decision makers, and be part of a network across UEL working to deliver research excellence.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It is about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

Building an Inclusive Future

As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and we remain committed to closing the diversity pay gap.

We are a disability‑confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Further Details

To contact the recruitment team: phone [phone] x 4600 or e‑mail [e-mail].

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.