About this role
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 a full-time Regulatory Compliance Officer who will work closely with and support the Head of Research Security and Compliance in delivering a service to facilitate cutting-edge research activity, within the envelope of national and international export controls and other regulatory areas. 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 biology and nuclear. The postholder will be expected to compile and submit applications through the government portals and liaise with the different government departments on an as required basis.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of academic research environment. They will also have an analytical mind-set and attention to detail and awareness of legislation and regulations associated with research activities. In addition, they will have an awareness of the regulations associated with trade compliance and governance issues; and have experience of briefing senior managers and reporting to senior staff/committees.
Our benefits include
Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Irene Barinaga-Rementeria Ramirez
Email Address: Irene.barinaga@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
See all compliance & regulatory jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100
- Working to legislation & regulation
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |