5 Worcester Street, Oxford OX1 2BX Admin/Support Are you an International Research Assurance Specialist passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Trusted Research team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution.
Location: 5 Worcester Street, Oxford and OX1 2BX Salary: £38,674- £46,913 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About Us** Research Services is one of the key professional services departments supporting Oxford’s research and innovation community. With over 180 staff across our five business units, our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust. Research Services is part of the University Administration and Services Division and works in partnership with the academic divisions and their departments and faculties to support Oxford’s researchers. Our role is to facilitate excellence in research, engagement and innovation at Oxford. Our vision is to be a trusted provider of expertise, strategic insight, internal and external influence and excellent professional support to Oxford’s research, engagement and innovation community. Our wide-ranging remit includes: • Supporting the acquisition of external research funding, funder engagement and strategic research initiatives comprehensive funding, contracts and research development support• Negotiating research-related contracts• Supporting institutional research strategy, policy and planning• Facilitating knowledge exchange, innovation and engagement and coordinating the development and delivery of knowledge exchange strategy and policy• Promoting the responsible conduct of research and compliance with regulatory and research governance requirements• Leading the continuous improvement of research administration at Oxford Our values and commitments govern the way we work with others within Research Services, the University and externally, including our commitment to professionalism, consultation, teamwork and continuous improvement. You can read more about our values and commitments here.For more information please visit: researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk The Trusted Research team, one of teams within the wider Research Funding and Contracts Team in Research Services, is a collaborative team managing casework and establishing policy and practice for the University in research security and due diligence. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: • 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional leave after long service. • One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. • A commitment to hybrid and flexible working. • An excellent contributory pension scheme. • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. About the Role The International Research Assurance Specialist is a new role in the Trusted Research team, recognising not just the importance of facilitating international collaboration but also that the risks associated with international collaboration are dynamic, growing in complexity and an area to which external parties such as governments and funders are paying increasing attention. You will work with researchers, research student supervisors and with professional services colleagues in departments, divisions and University services to identify, mitigate and manage risks connected with international collaboration, including reputational, ethical, operational, regulatory, and security-related. You will advise and support colleagues in Research Services and academic departments in research due diligence matters; and assist in developing an assurance approach around activities that fall within the scope of research due diligence. You will also assist in the creation and delivery of workshops, training and guidance documents to researchers and those who support research across the university in matters related to research due diligence and compliance. About You You will bring to this role strong skills in analysing large amounts of complex information and using to solve problems. You will have some awareness of the wider issues and risks associated with research collaboration in an international context, ideally with experience of providing practical advice and guidance to manage risk. Application Process • A covering letter/supporting statement • Your CV • The details of two referees