Operations Administrator

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for an experienced Operations Administrator to join our team working in the Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the seamless working of our team.

ORCHID is an active research and surveillance hub that collects and monitors data from over 1900 GP practices (over 18 million people) across England and Wales. It facilitates studies into preventive health care, diagnosis, risk prediction, clinical management and patient outcomes to inform health care policy and practice. Your key activities will involve working with senior staff to run ORCHID related activities. You will manage enquiries and project applications, liaise with all parties involved, work with projects through their lifecycle and close out, and ensure that all guidelines, SOPS, and protocols are followed.

You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to liaise daily with a variety of stakeholders. You will be self-motivated, working with initiative and flexibility, and knowing when to refer matters to others. The ability to work independently, function well under pressure and prioritise workload are essential to this role.

You will have strong organisational skills and a proven track record in effectively managing administrative tasks with meticulous attention to detail. You will be able to adapt to different audiences, and have the capacity to establish positive working relationships with colleagues.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Gibson Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG, as your normal place of work.

For further information or discuss the post please contact mili.muraleedharan@phc.ox.ac.uk.

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Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the above ‘Apply’ button and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 13 October 2025.

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