Cancer Theme Project Manager

-; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research organization is looking for a Project Manager to oversee projects within the Cancer Theme at their Oxford office. The role entails managing documentation and budgets, supporting grant applications, and leading project operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience managing research projects. This position can be full-time or part-time and supports flexible remote working.

Qualifications

• Experience managing research projects.
• Proficiency in handling project budgets and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation.
• Handle project budgets.
• Support grant applications.
• Contribute to communication strategies.
• Oversee daily operations of assigned projects.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Project Manager – Cancer Theme

Applications are invited for a Project Manager to work with the Cancer Theme across their research portfolio. A major focus of the Cancer Theme at NDPCHS is building interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects to improve cancer control in primary care with impact and direct patient benefit.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing project documentation
• Managing project budgets
• Supporting grant applications
• Contributing to the group’s communication and engagement strategies

The successful applicant will also be directly responsible for the daily operation of at least one project, including all associated administration, and will work closely with the senior project manager, deputising for them when necessary to support the wider portfolio.

Requirements: You will be educated to degree level with experience of managing research projects. You will have excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to prioritise and work as part of a growing, multi‑disciplinary team.

You will be based in Radcliffe Primary Care, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The position is offered full time, but can be offered part‑time at a minimum of 0.8 FTE. It is funded for 12 months in the first instance.

To apply you will need to upload a CV and Supporting Statement. 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. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

Contact Person: HR Team
Contact Email: [e-mail]

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7 – £39,424 – £47,779 per annum with a discretionary range to £51,983 per annum (pro‑rata)

Under the Bonnerton Act Title 8 – we are committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Monday 24 November 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 15 December 2025.