Head of Assurance
Applications for this vacancy closed on 9 June 2025 at 12:00PM
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<div>Would you like to lead and be part of a team dedicated to advancing innovation and excellence in governance, risk, and compliance, working within the Medical Sciences division?</div><br>
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<div>The Medical Sciences division at the University of Oxford is a global leader in biomedical and clinical research and teaching, comprising 17 departments supported by the divisional office. This new position of Head of Assurance will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in compliance, governance, and risk management within a complex regulatory landscape.</div><br>
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<div>The Head of Assurance will lead the development of a more integrated approach to governance, risk management, and compliance across the division, bringing together and developing existing teams and creating effective working practices by engaging a wider group of relevant professionals. You will enhance the division’s ability to identify, mitigate, and manage risks whilst embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and positive engagement with governance and compliance activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders and departments, you will provide strategic leadership, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and oversee the effective implementation of policies, procedures, and change management initiatives.</div><br>
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<div>This challenging role offers the opportunity to influence governance structures, create best-practice frameworks, and ensure high-quality professional services across the division.</div><br>
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<div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br>
<div>•       Generous Annual Leave</div><br>
<div>•       An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br>
<div>•       Employee Assistant Programme</div><br>
<div>•       Family Leave schemes</div><br>
<div>•       Cycle and electric car loan schemes</div><br>
<div>•       Childcare services</div><br>
<div>•       Membership to social and sports clubs</div><br>
<div>•       Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans</div><br>
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<div>This is a permanent, full-time post, however part-time will be considered at a minimum of 0.8 FTE.</div><br>
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<div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br>
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<div>To be considered, online applications must be received by <strong>Monday, 9th June 2025 at 12 noon</strong>.</div><br>
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<div>We expect to hold in-person interviews on Friday, 20th June 2025</div><br>
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Medical Sciences Divisional Office, Level 3 John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU
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Would you like to lead and be part of a team dedicated to advancing innovation and excellence in governance, risk, and compliance, working within the Medical Sciences division? The Medical Sciences division at the University of Oxford is a global leader in biomedical and clinical research and teaching, comprising 17 departments supported by the divisional office. This new position of Head of Assurance will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in compliance, governance, and risk management within a complex regulatory landscape. The Head of Assurance will lead the development of a more integrated approach to governance, risk management, and ... Would you like to lead and be part of a team dedicated to advancing innovation and excellence in governance, risk, and compliance, working within the Medical Sciences division? The Medical Sciences division at the University of Oxford is a global leader in biomedical and clinical research and teaching, comprising 17 departments supported by the divisional office. This new position of Head of Assurance will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in compliance, governance, and risk management within a complex regulatory landscape. The Head of Assurance will lead the development of a more integrated approach to governance, ... |
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