Technology Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager

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 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. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

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 Technology Quality, Risk and Compliance Manager to strengthen our IT quality 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 maintaining Quality systems to support EIT's continued compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems). Additionally, the post holder work will with the AI & Robotics Institute to build quality systems so that they achieve ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management Systems).

The post holder will build Quality processes to support EIT's developing Risk, Incident and Change Management pathways, acting as a facilitator and Quality Representative on the necessary boards.

Key Responsibilities:

Standards Implementation

• Manage the development and ongoing operation of Quality frameworks aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 and other standards, ensuring Quality readiness for certification and ongoing compliance.
• Work closely with the relevant teams to monitor evolving legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements for information security and AI, and advise leadership on implications.

Risk & Governance Leadership

• Provide Quality support for the institute-wide risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and managed consistently across research and operational programmes.
• Provide regular risk and compliance reporting to senior management, governance boards, and the Head of Quality.
• Coordinate with relevant external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies.

Incident & Change Management

• Develop and oversee incident management processes, ensuring effective response, investigation, and resolution of security, IT, or AI-related events.
• Support the change management process, balancing agility and innovation with robust oversight and risk control.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with leaders of the AI and IT departments, supporting the embedding of compliance and governance practices into day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with other research programmes and managers in the Quality Department to ensure aligned and consistent practices.

Culture & Awareness

• Promote a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and resilience.
• Deliver training, workshops, and communications to enhance understanding of governance frameworks across technical and non-technical staff.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong quality management experience, particularly working with IT (e.g. ITIL) or AI management systems (from a quality perspective).

• Proven track record in governance, risk management, incident management, and change control within research, technology, or innovation-focused environments.
• Experience of working with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills, able to engage senior leadership as well as operational teams.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of responsible, secure, and ethical research and innovation.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and the controls
• Knowledge of ISO 42001 framework development and implementation.
• Experience in Risk / quality management training.
• Understanding of regulatory contexts relevant to life sciences (MHRA, HTA).
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Project management qualifications or experience.

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (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 where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being fully office based.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.