Strategic Trusted Research & Compliance Partner

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Nurseries

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for the Trusted Research Partner (TRP) role within the Research Strategy & Services Division. You will provide expert advice on regulatory frameworks such as Export Control, NSIA, and the Nagoya Protocol, and support risk-based compliance across the university.

Reporting to the Assistant Director RSSD, you will work with senior leaders to develop policy, deliver training, and mentor staff on responsible research and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience in a research-intensive or regulatory environment.
• Proven experience of supporting academic research in governance, compliance or risk management, ideally within STEM disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to influence and explain complex regulatory concepts.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed the internal framework for Trusted Research, including policy development for compliance with Export Control, Nagoya Protocol and funder due diligence requirements.
• Act as a key contact for Trusted Research queries, drafting export licence applications and advising senior leaders on risks and mitigations.
• Review and refine processes to ensure policies stay aligned with regulatory changes and emerging risks; provide guidance across RSSD.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Export Control

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for the Trusted Research Partner (TRP) role within the Research Strategy & Services Division. You will provide expert advice on regulatory frameworks such as Export Control, NSIA, and the Nagoya Protocol, and support risk-based compliance across the university.

Reporting to the Assistant Director RSSD, you will work with senior leaders to develop policy, deliver training, and mentor staff on responsible research and international collaboration.