Assistant Regulatory Compliance Officer (ARCO)

The University of Manchester is the largest single site university in the UK and one of the top universities in the world with over 10,000 staff and 50,000 students. We are seeking to recruit two full-time Assistant Regulatory Compliance Officers who will work closely with and support the Regulatory Compliance Officers in delivering a service to facilitate cutting-edge research activity, within the envelope of national and international export control regulations. This is a complex area of international regulation and requires the ability to assimilate, understand and translate those regulations to a range of audiences. More importantly perhaps, is the ability to engage, support and work effectively with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds, working in such areas as advanced materials, aerospace, nuclear and biological fields. The postholder will be expected to compile and submit applications through the SPIRE and LITE portals and liaise with the Export Control Joint Unit on an as required basis.

The successful applicant will have experience of working in a similar administrative role. They will also have an analytical mind-set and attention to detail and also have knowledge of the academic research environment. In addition, they will have an awareness of the legislation and regulations associated with trade compliance and governance issues; and have excellent organisational skills including the ability to work to deadlines.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Irene Barinaga-Rementeria Ramirez
Email: irene.barinaga@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Website: Jobseeker Support
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.