International Collaboration Specialist

As an International Collaboration Specialist you will work directly with researchers to identify risks related to the trusted research agenda; due diligence, export control, National Security and Investment Act. You will support researchers advising them of appropriate actions and enabling their research activity; liaising with colleagues in professional services as appropriate. You will help raise internal awareness of trusted research matters with and provide training for a wide range of research and research -related staff through a variety of means e.g. training sessions, community of practice, expert networks, surgeries. You will be an active participant in a variety of external networks and project groups such as the Higher Education Export Control Association. You will use your experience to brief senior members of the University and contribute to national consultations.

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need be confident in dealing with people, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels with tact, diplomacy and discretions. You will be able to grasp complex and potentially large amounts of information, getting to the heart of an issue and developing pragmatic, well founded, advice. You will feel comfortable working on your own and within a team.

International Collaboration Specialist5 Worcester Street, Oxford Advert Template: The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. Department: what do you do? Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Departments supporting Oxford's research, engagement, and innovation community. We strive to provide excellent professional support, be a trusted provider of strategic insight and internal and external influence working with University, divisional, and other research leaders across the University. The Trusted Research team is a small and collaborative team within the Research Funding and Contracts team in Research Services. We manage casework and compliance, and establish policy and practice for the University in research security. One sentence summary of job The International Collaboration Specialist is a new role in the Trusted Research team in Research Services. You will play a key role in enabling the University's vital international research collaborations in an increasingly dynamic environment. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working