Job Specifications
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems.
EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.
Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.
EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges.
EIT is seeking A seeking a highly capable Risk and Governance Manager to strengthen our governance, risk, and compliance capability across the institute. This role sits within the Quality team and reports directly to the Head of Quality.
The role will centre on ensuring EIT maintains compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) and achieves ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management Systems), while also focussing on risk management, incident management, and change control processes across research and operational activities. The postholder will provide assurance to leadership, protect sensitive data and intellectual property, and enable the responsible use of AI within a research and development environment that includes commercialisation pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
Standards Implementation
Develop and manage governance frameworks aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 42001
Ensure readiness for certification and maintain ongoing compliance
Monitor and advise on evolving legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements for information security and AI
Risk & Governance Leadership
Support an institute-wide risk management framework
Ensure consistent risk identification, assessment, and management across research and operations
Provide regular risk and compliance reports to senior leadership and governance boards
Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies
Incident & Change Management
Develop and oversee incident management processes for security, IT, and AI-related events
Support change management processes to balance innovation with risk control
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with AI and IT leaders to embed compliance and governance into daily operations
Work with research programmes and Quality Department managers to ensure consistent practices
Culture & Awareness
Promote a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and resilience
Deliver training, workshops, and communications to enhance understanding of governance frameworks
Requirements
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 27001 implementation and certification
Proven expertise in governance, risk management, incident management, and change control
Experience working with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies
Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills
Commitment to responsible, secure, and ethical research and innovation
Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Knowledge and experience with ISO 42001 framework
Background in risk or quality management training
Understanding of regulatory frameworks in life sciences (e.g., MHRA, CQC, HTA)
Experience working in a start-up environment
Project management qualifications or relevant experience
Benefits
We offer the following salary and benefits:
Salary: PS65,000 - PS75,000 (dependent on experience), plus travel allowance and bonus
Enhanced holiday pay
Pension
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Hospital Cash Plan
Therapy Services
Perk Box
Electric Car Scheme
Why work for EIT:
At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment wher
About the Company
Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges.
By breaking down the silos between science, research, industry and policy, we are reimagining the path from scientific discovery to applied solutions for the benefit of society.
Set for completion in 2027, the new EIT Oxford campus will incorporate more than 30,000m2 of r...
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