About the role

Ethics@Bath, our central ethics management system, has already been successfully launched and is now embedded as the primary tool for managing ethical review processes across the University. We are also enhancing our use of ReDA to support stronger oversight of clinical studies, ensuring that study registration, monitoring and reporting are well-governed and aligned with regulatory requirements. In addition, we are preparing to launch a new digital solution that will support the management of export control licences, risk assessments, and a wider range of research-related compliance processes. Together, these systems will enable a more connected, efficient, and user-friendly research governance environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with digital systems, data administration, or research management platforms.
• Enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and improving processes.
• Pays close attention to detail and understands the importance of data integrity.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and teams.
• Can help design and produce reports or dashboards that enable colleagues to manage their responsibilities effectively.
• Is proactive, organised, and comfortable balancing competing priorities.

Experience in research governance, ethics review, compliance, or research administration is welcome but not essential. Support and training will be provided.

Further information

This is a part-time role, working 0.5 fte (18.25 hours per week), preferably on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, however, this can be negotiated. We operate a hybrid working practice in line with the University's policy so colleagues are expected to be on campus 2-3 days per week. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Filipa Vance, Director of Research Policy, Governance and Integrity at fdfldm20@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 pro rata

In our 60th anniversary year, we are looking ahead at the framework and actions we need to enable the University of Bath to thrive in its next chapter. We are working on our Strategy 2036, due to be launched this October, to set the high-level direction for the University over the next ten years. Our strategic priorities will support our University to harness its strengths, explore new horizons and have an even greater positive impact.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) will play a pivotal role in this new chapter as a key member of the University senior team. They will be responsible for developing and delivering a clear and innovative strategy for education and leading the refresh of the curriculum as required to ensure that Bath's offer and approach remain relevant and market-led. Individuals who bring senior-level education leadership, expertise in setting the strategic direction and overseeing delivery in digital and blended provision, and a track record in developing online initiatives, along with an inspirational leadership style and ability to engage, influence and work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, are encouraged to apply. 

Completed applications should be uploaded at https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 8332.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm (BST) on Tuesday 26^th May 2026.

For informal inquiries, please contact Research Associate Thomas Cameron at Perrett Laver via email at Thomas.Cameron@perrettlaver.com.  

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Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Department: Education & Research