Junior Project Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join the Children's Clinical Research Team, within the Department of Paediatrics, and work in collaboration with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to bring clinical research to the bedside. The role will provide core support to academic clinicians, particularly developing and nurturing cross-departmental and cross-divisional collaborations such as those we have with Diabetes and Inflammation Laboratory in Nuffield Department of Medicine and The Department of 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, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.
This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, 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 for additional training 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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We are looking for a motivated individual with relevant experience in research administration and project management. Some experience of NHS approval processes would 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 in following processes and procedures, managing priorities, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.