Jobs at Harper Adams | Support Staff https://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=397&type=5 Latest job vacancies at Harper Adams <![CDATA[Paralegal - Information Governance (Full Time, Maternity cover up to 12 months duration) (DE-2248)]]> https://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DE-2248 https://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DE-2248 Our Legal Services Team plays a vital role in upholding these standards, providing expert advice and support across the whole University. As a Paralegal (Maternity Cover) within our small but busy team, you’ll be primarily focused in ensuring our university’s adherence to data protection laws, managing responses to Freedom of Information requests, and enhancing overall data security practices The role involves working closely with colleagues within the team, as well as the wider Office of the University Secretary, handling legal documentation, conducting legal research, and providing administrative support to help ensure the University’s compliance with relevant regulations. 

The appointee will also be expected to:

  • Manage and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information requests
  • Collaborate with relevant University departments to gather information necessary for responses
  • Work closely with the Legal team in respect of data protection issues, including the identification, management, and resolution of personal data breaches.
  • Support the Legal team in conducting assessments and audits to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including identifying opportunities to simplify and streamline the process using technology
  • Work closely with relevant University teams to implement and monitor data security measures, including drafting and advising on data sharing agreements.
  • Conduct legal research on a range of issues to support the legal team
  • Analyse statutes, case law, and legal precedents relevant to issues affecting the University, including horizon scanning and assisting with forward planning

Experience/Qualifications:

  • A strong educational background including a good honours degree or significant relevant experience in an information compliance role.
  • A proven ability to work with other team members by providing well informed advice and guidance and drafting letters/reports/agreement etc. 
  • An ability to engage with stakeholders who are not legally qualified to ensure they understand the legal position and can be advised and supported to reach a workable solution to a legal issue.


If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact David Edwards, Head of Legal. 

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration


Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum
The point of entry will depend upon relevant qualifications and experience.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Deputy Research Office Manager (Full Time, Permanent) (DA-2233)]]> https://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DA-2233 https://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DA-2233 Harper Adams University is looking to recruit a full-time Deputy Research Office Manager. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, proactive and professional management of the Research Office and research administration as the Deputy to the Research Office Coordinator in support of the APVC (Research &Research Culture) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor. The role requires an individual who is versatile, effective and organised and can manage several pieces of work concurrently. The Research Office provides a wide range of research-related services to the University including application preparation support and coordinating research application submissions. It is essential the post-holder has an interest and understanding of these activities. The Research Office also provides key support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and the APVC R&RC with the strategic oversight of research across the University.

The successful application will be educated to degree level or holding a relevant Praxis qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through professional practice, along with experience within the HE sector within the UK. Experience of managing research-related administration, efficiently and accurately with initiative and without close supervision. 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Arnold via email at darnold@harper-adams.ac.uk 

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £28,778 to £34,610 per annum
The point of entry will depend upon relevant qualifications and experience.

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