NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Data Policy Manager (Legal and Responsible Research) will lead on developing and managing resources for legal and responsible practice across SDR UK. They also play a key role in promoting responsible research practices within the ESRC.
The post holder will enable SDR UK to identify, discuss and resolve emerging questions regarding public trust, transparency and legal compliance, to ensure sound expert advice informs the development of SDR UK.
This position plays a critical role in guiding compliance within SDR UK and contributing to informed decision-making and effective legal practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on providing clarity on emerging legal and responsible research issues through the development of practical guidance, tools, position statements, and other resources.
• Demonstrate and communicate the impact of legal and responsible research practices via writing blogs and other public facing content.
• Track new legal or trust issues in smart-data research. Turn those issues into clear, practical guidance, tools, and position statements.
• Where necessary, procuring and managing timely legal advice.