Human Tissue Governance Manager (30 Hours per week) (Fixed-term contract) - Internal only

The University of Brighton is seeking an experienced Human Tissue Governance Manager to provide specialist regulatory oversight and governance across the University's licensed human tissue activities.

This is a key role in ensuring that the University's activities involving human tissue remain compliant with the Human Tissue Act 2004, Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licensing requirements and relevant Codes of Practice, as well as associated Health Research Authority requirements.

The role will provide continuity of specialist governance during a period of change and will work closely with the University's Designated Individual and relevant licence holders to ensure that appropriate systems, processes and controls are maintained.

A particularly important focus of the role will be the implementation and embedding of the human tissue tracking system. The successful candidate will lead enhanced auditing and assurance activity during this transition, ensuring that tissue records, sample locations and audit trails remain accurate, complete and fully traceable.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide specialist advice and guidance on compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 and HTA requirements.
- Act as a Person Designate, supporting the Designated Individual in maintaining compliance with the University's HTA licence.
- Provide day-to-day oversight of human tissue governance arrangements, including the acquisition, storage and use of human material for teaching, training and research.
- Lead enhanced auditing and assurance activity associated with the University's new tissue-tracking system.
- Monitor the accuracy, completeness and traceability of tissue records and inventories.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified through routine and targeted audits.
- Ensure that appropriate audit trails and records are maintained and that the University remains inspection-ready.
- Review and update policies, procedures and governance documentation where required.
- Provide specialist advice and recommendations to support research and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate learning support, advice and training relating to the Human Tissue Act.
- Maintain appropriate training records and provide relevant health and safety and laboratory-specific training.
- Develop networks with external institutions to support knowledge sharing and the implementation of best practice.
- Manage relevant human tissue information and donor registers.
- Support laboratory teaching, research and consultancy activities where required.

Essential Requirements:

- Specialist knowledge and understanding of the Human Tissue Act 2004 and regulation by the Human Tissue Authority.
- Knowledge of current relevant statutory regulations and standards.
- Experience of working in a laboratory, research or educational environment.
- Practical knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques, equipment and facilities.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory or technical information and communicate it clearly to different audiences.
- Experience of developing effective work systems and managing agreed priorities efficiently.
- Good IT skills, including experience of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide effective support to staff, students and researchers.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science subject.

The post is 30 hours per week and fixed term for one year. The University welcomes job-sharing arrangements where appropriate. This is an internal-only vacancy.