Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer Ref 21086

School/department: Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance within Research and Enterprise.
Hours: Full time hours up to a maximum of 36.5 FTE hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent 
Reference: 21086
Salary: starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Placed on: 24 July 2023
Closing date: 15 August 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed  
Expected start date: As soon as possible

Job description

The Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance Team, within the Research and Enterprise Services Division, are seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer (SREIO) to support the Science and Technology Schools.

In this role you will support and oversee the workings and governance of the Cross-School Research Ethics Committees and School Research Ethics Officers and you will provide up-to-date advice and guidance to staff and students at all levels.

Working within a leading, research-intensive institution, we are seeking someone who will promote a positive research culture and integrity in research.

We are seeking someone with a keen interest in research ethics and good working knowledge of at least one of; research ethics, research integrity, university governance processes.

In this role you will liaise with relevant operational teams such as data protection, insurance, contracts and health and safety to ensure students and staff receive timely and sector-relevant information.

Ideally you will have experience working in a busy and changing environment with experience in a higher education establishment being of benefit.

You will have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. You will enjoy engaging with colleagues and have the ability to work with others to find solutions to sometimes complex situations.  

Your principle accountabilities will be to;

  • Provide advice and guidance on the range of services and activities within the specified area.
  • Assess queries and potential issues, advising on solutions and linking with relevant operational teams.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships to engender confidence and trust in the advice provided.

We  are seeking someone with an ability to manage their time effectively and able to deliver outcomes in a timely way. You will be willing to work flexibly within a small, friendly, team and competent to manage your own workload effectively.

Please contact Dr Caroline Garrett C.A.Garrett@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 21086 [PDF 110.78KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

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