Company: University of Bath
Location: Bath
Posted: May 14th, 2026
The University of Bath is continuing to strengthen its research governance infrastructure through a series of major digital developments designed to support responsible and compliant research.
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.
We’re looking for someone who:
Experience in research governance, ethics review, compliance, or research administration is welcome but not essential. Support and training will be provided.
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.
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Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 pro rata