Research Quality Officer

University of Bristol; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university based in England is looking for a Research Quality Officer to support health and social care research projects. The role involves coordinating processes, preparing documentation, and liaising with external partners. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in facilitating high-quality research operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting health and/or social-care research in various settings.
• Ability to learn quickly and map processes accurately.
• Interest in developing, optimizing, and streamlining processes for research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and maintenance of processes and procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accessible documents.
• Maintain ongoing review of national requirements related to research.

Skills

Experience in health and/or social-care research

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Degree standard education or significant practical experience

Job description

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Quality Officer as part of the Research Governance Team. The Team is based within the Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation, and supports staff and students on how to set up and conduct research projects involving human participants, their tissue, and/or data. Working with colleagues in the Team, as well as collaborating NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, you will become a subject matter expert on our processes.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Quality Officer as part of the Research Governance Team. The Team is based within the Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation, and supports staff and students on how to set up and conduct research projects involving human participants, their tissue, and/or data. Working with colleagues in the Team, as well as collaborating NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, you will become a subject matter expert on our processes.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of the Team’s processes and procedures to support the team's work. This involves preparing clear, concise, and accessible documents, recommending updates, and communicating these to relevant audiences. You will also maintain ongoing review of national requirements, primarily related to health and social care research, and develop relationships with external partners.

You should apply if

• You have experience supporting health and/or social-care research in healthcare, social-care, academic, or commercial settings.
• You are educated to at least degree standard OR have significant practical, administrative experience.
• You have a proven ability to learn quickly, map processes accurately, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.
• You have a genuine interest in research and supporting a busy team to develop, optimize, and streamline processes to facilitate high-quality human participant research.