The University of Bath is seeking to recruit two Research Policy Managers to join our Research Policy Governance and Integrity team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement institutional research policies that uphold legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

About the role

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.

About us

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

• Ethics review process
• 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 Policy Governance and Integrity Team at Bath.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in policy development, ideally within research management or a similarly complex regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for being part of a supportive, high-performing team.
• A proactive, self-starting approach—comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and driving forward initiatives.
• A commitment to ethical standards, equality, and inclusive working practices.
• Familiarity with research compliance and governance frameworks

A postgraduate qualification and experience in collaborative or cross-institutional initiatives are desirable.

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week, for a fixed-term period of 2 years.

We support hybrid working, with an expectation of 2–3 days per week on campus. Flexibility is required during peak periods, and occasional attendance may be requested for meetings or events.

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

The University of Bath is a leading UK institution known for its research excellence. You’ll be part of a professional service team committed to supporting researchers and safeguarding the integrity of our research environment.

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 equality 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
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413

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