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Job Title: Deputy Director Research & Innovation Office (Integrity, Risk & Compliance)
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Research and Innovation Office Full time, Fixed term secondment for 6 months Thank you for your interest in this pivotal role in the Research & Innovation Office. We are now recruiting a fixed term (secondment opportunity) Deputy Director of the Research and Innovation Office, with a particular focus on integrity, compliance and risk, to help drive our Research & Innovation agenda forward. Working closely with the Director and another Deputy Director, you will be a skilled and experienced professional service leader, able to motivate teams, influence stakeholders and provide both strategic and operational leadership in this busy and important role. The Deputy Director (Integrity, compliance & risk) will be expected to support delivery of a high-performing service which can work across functions and across the institution. You will help to lead and develop an agile service that is well-connected across academic schools and professional to ensure that the University is able to plan strategically and be well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities. You will build on the existing structure to create an office which is best in class, valued by academic colleagues and senior staff internally as well as our external partners, for its expertise, guidance and support. We are looking for an experienced leader and manager to lead a number of RIO teams with responsibilities spanning Research & Innovation Operations, Post Award Finance and Reporting, Contracts, Trusted Research, Ethics & Integrity and HTA compliance, and who can gain the respect and trust of the academic community. You should have experience in at least some of these areas, but support will also be provided for development where required. You will have demonstrated the ability to lead professional service teams and will also have a proven track-record of delivering service improvement against key deliverables whilst motivating colleagues in a culture of continuous improvement. This secondment provides the opportunity to experience senior leadership responsibilities at Loughborough, in a supportive environment, and with the opportunity to make a real impact on our research & innovation culture, academic experience, financial and risk management. These are exciting times for Research & Innovation at Loughborough, and we look forward to receiving your application. Informal enquiries should be directed to Jenni Johnson, Director of Research and Innovation, via email to J.J.Johnson@lboro.ac.uk. For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. Applications closing date: 21 September 2026 Interview Date: 24/25 September 2026
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