Interim Research Security and Compliance Manager

Robertson Bell is partnering with a leading London-based university to recruit an Interim Research Security and Compliance Manager on an initial three-month contract.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a specialist research security function within a research-intensive university, helping ensure international research collaborations and funding arrangements comply with relevant UK legislation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the postholder will make decisions on escalated compliance cases while developing policies, guidance and processes to strengthen the university’s approach to research security.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing cases escalated by the due diligence team and making informed decisions on whether proposed research collaborations can proceed, including identifying appropriate mitigations and licensing requirements.
• Interpreting relevant legislation relating to international research, export controls and national security, applying requirements to complex research partnerships and funding arrangements.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and guidance to address recurring compliance risks and improve institutional processes.
• Advising and training academic colleagues on research security, trusted research and their responsibilities when engaging with international partners.
• Working collaboratively with researc...