Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Office at Imperial College London, in the full-time post of Head of Research Security
The role: International collaboration forms a major part of Imperial College London’s research portfolio, and with such internationalisation we need to ensure that this activity is carried out with the highest degree of integrity and in line with legislation and any international regimes.
Duties and responsibilities
The post of Head of Research Security will develop strategy, and formulate policy and process, to enable a duly informed and responsible approach to research security, including compliance with export and trade control legislation. As a senior member of the Imperial’s central Research Office, the role holder’s primary objective will be to promote and facilitate a security-conscious approach to research that is sensitive to the global context and protective of both the University’s academic independence and integrity.
Leading a small team of specialist advisors the successful candidate will enhance and further develop governance structures and assurance measures for research security, liaising with staff at all levels of the University, as well as relevant departments in the UK Government.
Essential requirements
The candidate should demonstrate an excellent knowledge and understanding of the research security environment, including export controls and the core regulations underpinning UK legislation, ideally combined with direct experience of policy implementation. It is also preferable, but not essential, that the candidate should have gained previous experience of working in the HEI sector, and be educated to degree level (or equivalent). Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to work independently, with a high degree of integrity on complex and sometimes sensitive matters.
Further information
About Imperial College London: Imperial College London is a global university consistently rated in the top 10 world universities, with a world-class reputation in science, engineering, medicine and business. Located in the heart of ‘Albertopolis’, the University sits next door to the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums, and a short walk from Hyde Park. Working at Imperial offers a range of benefits as well as a generous pension scheme. The University is located at several campuses across London, although the post holder will be based at the main campus in South Kensington. The Research Office operates a hybrid working model in line with the University’s Work Location Framework .
Interviews for the post are currently expected to be held in the week of 15th April 2024
If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Mr. Ben Hughes,
[email protected] , 020 7594 6582
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