Research Governance Coordinator

The interviews are expected to be held on the 27th July 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.

The University of Leeds (UoL) sponsors a wide range of academic lead clinical research falling under the UK Policy Framework For Health and Social Care. UoL sponsor governance systems span the life-cycle of a research project and you will execute the central governance processes associated with sponsor oversight throughout the duration of a research project. You will work within the Research Regulatory Compliance team and alongside Lead Investigators and key support departments across the University providing expert advice in Good Clinical Practice and Health Research Authority (HRA) process and standards.

This role focuses on governance and compliance associated with the best practice standards and legal requirements associated with clinical research involving NHS sites, data and tissue. A key aspect of this role is supporting compliance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA) and associated regulatory requirements.

You will regularly be required to meet new people and lead multi-disciplinary meetings with a training and development focus. This role is varied in terms of both project and system level work and an ability to work across multiple projects and track workload is essential. Attention to detail is essential.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:  For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.
  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 – the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• 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!

Emma Armstrong, Head of Research Regulatory Compliance