Apprentice Research Administrator

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford’s AMIIC within the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is offering an entry-level Apprentice Research Administrator post. The 2-year programme leads to a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship and provides comprehensive training in research administration.

You will report to the ORFAN Project Manager and participate in in-house training at AMIIC, complemented by day-release or distance learning via Abingdon and Witney College.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position designed for candidates new to research administration.
• No prior experience required; keen interest and basic understanding of clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Support the ORFAN Project Manager and AMIIC team in day-to-day research administration tasks.
• Assist with training activities, including in-house sessions and day-release or distance learning.
• Aid in preparation and management of samples and observe participant visits as training progresses.

Skills

Interest in clinical research

Willingness to learn

Job description

UK date and time: 06-November-2026 13:53

RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Would you like to have a career in clinical research?

We have a brand-new apprenticeship post, which offers the opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to enter the exciting world of clinical research and be part of the AMIIC team. The Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Intervention Centre (AMIIC), is part of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Oxford and located within the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are looking for an Apprentice Research Administrator, to undertake a 2-year training programme to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

You will report to, and work alongside the ORFAN Project Manager (Oxford Risk Factors And Non-Invasive Imaging Study) and will be supported to learn many aspects of research administration throughout the 2-year tenure. The apprenticeship is designed to enable the successful candidate to gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to apply for research-related roles at the end of the apprenticeship within the area of their interest, either research administrator/coordinator posts, or research delivery roles (Research Assistant etc.). Your day to day work and training will provide a foundation of research administration, and will be delivered through in-house training within AMIIC, as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by Abingdon and Witney College. College attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement of this Apprenticeship.

About you

This is an entry level position specifically designed for candidates who would like to take a different route into research administration via a L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, rather than for those who have previously studied for a degree or higher qualification. You do not need any experience, but should be able to show a keen interest and basic understanding of what working in the field of clinical research involves. This is primarily an office-based role, but with the opportunity to get involved in some research delivery aspects as part of the training e.g. preparation and management of blood samples, and to observe some participant visits towards the latter end of training. This role will require a high level of collaboration and close working with all members of the multidisciplinary team, which presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive and problem-solving candidate.