Part-time Project Manager (0.8 FTE)

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Baseline Biomarker Check (BBC) Programme — a multi-modal clinical research platform embedded within NHS Early Intervention Services.

About the Role

The post is part-time (80% FTE) and funded until 29 February 2028.  It is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum on-site time is 2 days per week.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will be responsible for strategic coordination, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and cross-site integration of a multi-modal clinical research platform embedded within NHS Early Intervention Services.

You will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of the programme across imaging, bio-sampling, data collection, and external laboratory partnerships.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience.  You will have substantial project management experience in delivering complex, clinical research studies within NHS settings.  Experience in managing complex research budgets and service agreements along with regulatory compliance (HRA, REC, Sponsor processes) is essential. You will have proven ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams, whether through line management or matrix structures.

Experience managing biomarker, imaging, or laboratory-based studies and working across NHS–University partnerships would be desirable.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework,  work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 20 March 2026

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