Senior Administrator

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

Applications are invited for a Senior Administrator, to work within the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit.

The successful applicant will be a prime contact for general administrative purposes of the CTU, supporting our operational teams and involving many aspects of our research studies, working in a friendly, professional environment. You will actively contribute by ensuring you provide administrative support in a proactive, timely and efficient manner. You will have good communications skills, a team-orientated approach and the ability to plan and undertake work in an accurate, methodical and efficient manner. A good eye for detail is essential, as are strong administrative and IT skills. An understanding of the clinical trial process, clinical practice and research governance would be advantageous.

You will be based in the Gibson Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity to agree a pattern of remote working with your line manager.

The position is fixed-term for two years in the first instance. It is offered full time or part time, at a minimum of 0.8FTE.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Head of Operations, Dr Emily Bongard (emily.bongard@phc.ox.ac.uk).

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online 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 Friday 19 June 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 20 July 2026.

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