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The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is building a world‑class R&D facility at Oxford Science Park to drive sustainable, high‑impact innovation in Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, transforming breakthrough science into global solutions.
EIT is seeking a highly capable Risk and Governance Manager to strengthen our governance, risk, and compliance capability across the institute. This role sits within the Quality team and reports directly to the Head of Quality.
This position will centre on ensuring EIT maintains compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) and achieves ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management Systems), while also focusing on risk management, incident management, and change control processes across research and operational activities. The postholder will provide assurance to leadership, protect sensitive data and intellectual property, and enable the responsible use of AI within a research and development environment that includes commercialisation pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Standards Implementation
* Develop and manage governance frameworks aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.
* Ensure readiness for certification and maintain ongoing compliance.
* Monitor and advise on evolving legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements for information security and AI.
Risk & Governance Leadership
* Support an institute‑wide risk management framework.
* Ensure consistent risk identification, assessment, and management across research and operations.
* Provide regular risk and compliance reports to senior leadership and governance boards.
* Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies.
* Develop and oversee incident management processes for security, IT, and AI‑related events.
* Support change management processes to balance innovation with risk control.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate with AI and IT leaders to embed compliance and governance into daily operations.
* Work with research programmes and Quality Department managers to ensure consistent practices.
* Promote a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and resilience.
* Deliver training, workshops, and communications to enhance understanding of governance frameworks.
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with ISO 27001 implementation and certification.
* Proven expertise in governance, risk management, incident management, and change control.
* Experience working with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills.
* Commitment to responsible, secure, and ethical research and innovation.
Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Knowledge and experience with ISO 42001 framework.
* Background in risk or quality management training.
* Understanding of regulatory frameworks in life sciences (e.g., MHRA, CQC, HTA).
* Experience working in a start‑up environment.
Benefits
* Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience), plus travel allowance and bonus.
* Enhanced holiday pay.
* Pension.
* Life Assurance.
* Income Protection.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Hospital Cash Plan.
* Therapy Services.
* Electric Car Scheme.
Why work for EIT
At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Terms of Appointment
You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
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