17 Project Management jobs in Kidlington, Oxfordshire

The role requires wide-ranging project management for a number of both new and existing projects and funding streams. This includes a major five-year EPSRC Programme Grant that started in April 2025. The Research Programme Manager role will be based at the Oxford Thermofuids Institute in Osney and is fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of an extension. You will need the skills to navigate governance issues such as data protection and ethics, advise the team on intellectual property management, copyright, and conflicts of interest, and understand research funding arrangements. You will also be required to work independently and be proactive. You will also oversee project finances and liaise with various teams within the department and wider university including the Communications, Events and Marketing Team in order to organise outreach activities related to the Programme Grant as well as large annual meetings with external guests where the research outcomes will be presented and critically evaluated.

You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. You should have proven financial aptitude with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce clear and concise financial/research reports. Experience of administration or project management in a research environment, public sector environment or other large complex organisation is essential, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills. Research experience and a strong understanding of how research teams operate, including supporting grant writing and a proven ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external partners is an advantage.

What we offer At the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:

• Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector and the University subscribes to 'My Family Care'.
• Sports - We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries., The position is a full-time fixed term post available for up to 3 years.