Children’s Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunityfor aJunior ProjectManagerto jointheChildren'sClinical Research Team, within theDepartment of Paediatrics, andworkin collaboration with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to bring clinical research to the bedside.The role willprovide core support toacademic clinicians,particularly developing andnurturingcross-departmentaland cross-divisionalcollaborations such as those we have with Diabetes andInflammationLaboratory in NuffieldDepartment ofMedicine and TheDepartmentof Computer Science, part of Mathematical, Physical and Life Science (MPLS) Division.
You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromusculardiseasesand vaccinology.
This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract for 12months, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.
About the department
The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications foradditionaltraining funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.
We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.
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About you
We are looking for a motivated individual with relevantexperience in research administration and project management. Some experience of NHS approval processeswould be an advantage.You will be highly organised, have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact productively and collaboratively with other team members. Proven experience infollowing processes and procedures, managing priorities,good communicationskillsand the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 22 June 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The Departmentof Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality,diversityand inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.
