Job Description

UE08: 50,253.00 - 61,759.00 Per Annum.

CSG / Edinburgh Research Office / Research Governance.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

Open Ended Contract - Permanent.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the expanding Research Governance, Compliance & Risk team. The post holder lead on the activities of the Research Security and Compliance area of the team, providing expert advice and guidance on compliance with national and international security and export control legislation and the UK government's Trusted Research agenda. The post holder will work with key stakeholders on developing and implementing policies, guidance and training to ensure that the University meets its regulatory and legal obligations and upholds its commitments to the highest standards of research integrity, governance and compliance.


You will work closely alongside other members of the team, professional service and academic colleagues across all Colleges and Schools, including the Edinburgh Research Office, as well as related professionals in other universities through established networks


Your skills and attributes for success:


Experience of working in a similar or related role Experience of complex export control and security issues as they relate to research Understanding of relevant trusted research related legislation, regulations and codes of practice and the risks of non-compliance Proven experience of analysing complex issues and identifying ways forward Proven excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence change Experience of working across multiple levels of authority Experience of managing a complex and diverse workload, identifying priorities and being flexible when they shift, while still meeting key targets Recent relevant experience of export control licensing
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).


On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.


Closing date: 2 November 2025


If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).