Research Policy Manager
Are you passionate about enabling high-quality, ethical research through robust policy frameworks?
The University of Bath is seeking to recruit two Research Policy Managers to join our Research Governance and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement institutional research policies that uphold legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

ABOUT US

You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to enabling excellent and ethical research. The Research Governance and Compliance team provides expert guidance and oversight across a wide range of areas including:

• Ethical review processes
• Research integrity and misconduct investigations
• Trusted Research and export controls
• Training and support for researchers
• Strategic policy development and compliance monitoring

Meet the team and learn more about our work: Research Governance and Compliance at Bath.

As Research Policy Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement research policies and procedures at institutional level.
• Provide clear guidance to researchers on external legislation affecting research (eg Human Tissue Act).
• Conduct in-depth analysis to inform evidence-based policy development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across the University to embed best practices.
• Lead communications strategies around research governance and integrity.
• Support training and engagement activities to ensure policy understanding and compliance.