Senior Assurance Officer (Trusted Research and Due Diligence)

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey seeks a Senior Assurance Officer to enhance compliance with governance policies and regulatory standards within its Research, Innovation, and Impact division. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering, along with strong IT and communication skills. This role offers various employee benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to world-class leisure facilities

Generous pension

Supportive family-friendly benefits

Annual pay increase

Qualifications

• Several years of practical relevant experience required.
• Experience consulting with regulatory bodies on governance and compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive data discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of governance policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead delivery of expert advice and support to researchers.
• Manage risk assessments for new collaborations.

Skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Excellent communication skills

Networking abilities

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 27 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. We are seeking a highly proactive Senior Assurance Officer to join our Assurance team.

About the role

The Senior Assurance Officer role within our Research, Innovation, and Impact (RII) division encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the University of Surrey's adherence to governance policies and regulatory standards. This role particularly maintains a vigilant oversight of national policy initiatives, and best practices in trusted research and due diligence, leading the development and updating of external reporting requirements, informing the University's Trusted Research Agenda to align with regulatory frameworks and ensuring compliance with key legislation such as the National Security and Investment Act and Export Control legislation.

Collaborating with stakeholders, this role will lead on the delivery of expert advice, guidance, training and support to researchers, management and professional services staff including managing risk assessments for new collaborations and partnerships, through fostering strong relationships with academic schools and University services to promote responsible research practices.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will be qualified to a Master’s or PhD level in Physical Sciences or Engineering, or will have equivalent research experience, plus a number of years practical relevant experience. Proficiency in IT systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive data discreetly are essential. Moreover, the candidate should possess strong networking and influencing abilities, along with experience consulting with regulatory bodies on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. A willingness to occasionally travel for external conferences and events is also required to fulfil the responsibilities of this role effectively.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Please complete the online form along with a full CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role in no more than two pages. You should include specific detail about how you meet the essential criteria stated in the person specification, including core competencies.

Interviews will be held w/c 11th August.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.