Departmental (Sherrington) Project Delivery Manager

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The Medical Sciences Divisional Office (MSDO) team is a collaborative group, working across a diverse portfolio of activities. We value creative problem solvers and confident decision makers with a resilient streak. Our team is friendly, welcoming and supportive, and is a great environment to hone leadership and management skills while contributing to the impact of Oxford’s medical sciences research.

At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, and to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

MSDO is seeking to appoint a Departmental Project Delivery Manager to support DPAG while we undertake an extensive refurbishment of the Sherrington Building. The building was constructed 75 years ago and whilst there have been targeted areas of refurbishment it is now in need of extensive works to fully update the building and its services. The department will remain in occupation throughout the works and will continue to run its teaching and research activities.

You will connect the department and the capital project team to ensure that activities are well planned, coordinated and communicated, so that all parties are clear on arrangements and the actions required are undertaken. This will include communications, planning and implementing internal relocations, minimising disruption to normal activities, procuring soft services, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), change management, through to producing documentation.

You will collaborate closely with senior staff from DPAG, Medical Sciences Division, Estates, the design team, construction professionals, and other University stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the Sherrington Refurbishment Project.

The ideal candidate will have strong intellectual and analytical skills, together with excellent communication skills. The capacity to deal effectively with a range of complex issues in a University environment will be essential. Numeracy, strong project management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the trust and confidence of people at all levels, both within and outside Oxford, are essential. Previous experience of supporting projects requiring change management and construction activities in live buildings are highly desirable.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an Enhanced Level Security Screening.

Selection criteria - please refer to the main advert posted on the University of Oxford job vacancies page for further details.

• Degree or equivalent vocational qualification in a scientific or technical subject
• Proven project delivery skills
• Experience in the operational running of busy buildings and laboratories
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Procurement experience
• Management, interpersonal and communication skills, including stakeholder management
• IT skills including good working knowledge of MS Office
• Change management experience and setting up new procedures and processes

 Application Process

To apply for this role, pleased upload a supporting statement, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria, your CV and details of two referees.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6 February 2026.  Interviews will take place on 24 or 27 February 2026.

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