Job Title: Trusted Research Assurance Manager Job Location: Guildford, UK Job Location Type: Hybrid Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level 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 Trusted Research Assurance Manager to join our Assurance team within the Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) Directorate. About the role The Trusted Research Assurance Manager role is part of the Assurance Team covering a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the University of Surrey's adherence to governance policies and regulatory standards. This role maintains a vigilant oversight of national policy initiatives, and best practices in trusted research and due diligence. It will lead 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. The role includes managing risk assessments for new collaborations and partnerships, through fostering strong relationships with academic schools and University Professional services, to promote responsible research practices. About you You need to be be qualified to a degree, HND, or NVQ 4 level, with substantial practical experience in regulated environments, including managing policies, risk, and developing compliance documentation. Ideally, you will have knowledge of applying export control regulation. It is essential that you are proficiency with IT systems, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive data discreetly. You must possess strong networking and influencing abilities, with experience in consulting with regulatory bodies on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. You will need to occasionally travel for external conferences and events 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 To apply please visit our website and submit a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Elizabeth Bailey via Lifelancer ( https://lifelancer.com ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains. For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link. https://lifelancer.com/jobs/view/850297ed83f7ea70f2a675c1448c5710 Apply on Lifelancer Platform