Research Regulatory Compliance Assistant

University of Leeds - Professional Services - Governance & Compliance

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

Interview date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you posses excellent communication skills and an attention to detail? Do you want to work in a quality focused department, supporting a diverse portfolio of research sponsored by one of UK’s leading Universities?

As a Research Regulatory Compliance Assistant you will facilitate the administration activity of the University of Leeds (UoL) Sponsor Office. This work includes supporting compliance with the legislation and best practice standards that govern research falling under the umbrella of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care. On a daily basis you will liaise with a wide range of Clinical, Academic and Support staff to ensure that all aspects of the QA and governance processes are carried out accurately and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to support a varied research portfolio of research, gaining experience within a busy team responsible for regulatory compliance within a clinical research environment.

You will work within the University of Leeds Sponsor team. For clinical trials involving investigational medical products (cTIMPs) you will work across a shared portfolio of trials with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT). You will additionally provide administrative support to for the non CTIMP research and medical device trials within the UoL sponsor portfolio. As required, you will provide administrative support for other areas managed by the research regulatory compliance team

To be successful in this role you will have excellent administration and Microsoft Office skills developed within an environment where a high attention to detail is essential. You will have effective organisational skills, an ability to work to tight deadlines and a proven ability to work flexibly across multiple projects, managing your own workload.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Louise Harris, Assistant Head Research Regulatory Compliance
L.Brook@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Nuria Navarro Coy, Assistant Head Research Regulatory Compliance
n.navarro-coy@leeds.ac.uk