The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) is seeking an experienced researcher or policy professional to establish and lead the coordination of a new genomics network of stakeholders to help shape the future of genomic research and healthcare. 

As Genomics Network Manager, you will play a vital role in working with the sector to identify, discuss and address areas of ethical and regulatory uncertainty, and develop resources that support responsible innovation in genomics. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Establishing and managing a cross-sector network and working group made up of diverse stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, patients, regulators, and policymakers 

• Designing and facilitating stakeholder workshops and working group meetings. 

• Conducting research and co-developing guidance on emerging ethical and regulatory issues. 

• Managing relationships with commissioners, collaborators, and the wider genomics community. 

• Translating complex issues into accessible outputs for policy, regulatory, clinical, and/or public audiences. 

We are looking for someone with strong experience in research or policy development, ideally in genomics or a related field. You will have a proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. 

This role is based within NCOB but will work closely with the broader genomics community.  

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of ethical policy development in one of the most dynamic fields of science. 

For further information about the role, please click here to download the full job description (PDF).  

About us 

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) is a leading independent policy and research centre, and the foremost bioethics body in the UK. We are on a mission to embed ethics in decisions regarding biomedicine and heath so that we all benefit. 

For over thirty years we have tackled some of the most complex and controversial bioethical issues facing society. We are funded jointly by the Nuffield Foundation, Wellcome and the Medical Research Council.  

We aim to inform policy and public debate through timely consideration of the ethical questions raised by biological and medical research so that the benefits to society are realised in a way that is consistent with public values. Our work has led to shifts in public understanding and policy change on topics ranging from assisted reproduction and genome editing to managing the disagreements that arise in the care of critically ill children. 

Central to our reputation and standing is our independence – we do not represent any particular group or view and we select our own topics, methodologies and outputs.   

We select topics to examine through our horizon scanning programme and use a variety of approaches to identify, consider and resolve the ethical issues they raise. Our approach is multidisciplinary and deliberative. We draw on a wide range of expertise and experience and use the best available evidence. We collaborate where our expertise complements those of other organisations (e.g. see our current collaboration on Genomics and AI Futures with the Ada Lovelace Institute).   

We engage with a wide range of different voices and views and are committed to increasing the diversity of the people we work with. As part of the Nuffield Foundation, we are a small team with the practical support of an established organisation that cares for its employees. 

Find out more at: www.nuffieldbioethics.org   

More information and how to apply 

The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on 2 June 2025 with interviews expected to take place on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June 2025.  Please note that due to the nature of this project candidates should ideally be able to start by September 2025. 

You will be required to complete some questions as part of this application process, and you are also required to upload an up-to-date copy of your CV. The Applied platform lets you save an application and resume it ahead of submitting before the application deadline.  

Should you need to make an application in a different format or require any adjustments as part of the application process, please get in touch with us: recruitment@nuffieldfoundation.org  

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:  

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job. 

• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc   

• paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required   

Our benefits package includes:   

• Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)   

• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).   

• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.   

• Life assurance scheme.   

• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.   

• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.   

• Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks)  

• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.  

• Staff peer groups and social networks.