Global Health Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Oxford seeks a Global Health Manager to drive collaborative health initiatives. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee governance, manage budgets, and enhance engagement in global health projects. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary teamwork and can involve travel. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme, 38 days of leave, childcare services, and various social clubs. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on global health efforts.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Strategic operational leadership in a global health context.
• Experience in governance and reporting in professional services.
• Ability to develop and track objectives and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oxford Global Health initiative and embed professional services.
• Coordinate governance and reporting structures.
• Drive engagement and communications across disciplines.

Job description

We are seeking a Global Health Manager to advance Oxford Global Health (OGH) - a University-wide initiative that connects researchers across all disciplines to tackle the world's most pressing health challenges. Hosted in Medical Sciences and working across the full breadth of Oxford, you'll turn cross-disciplinary ambition into delivery and impact. You will provide strategic operational leadership: embed a high‑performing professional services function; coordinate governance and reporting; set objectives and KPIs and track delivery; oversee budgets; and drive engagement and communications that build a vibrant interdisciplinary community. You'll broker collaborations, catalyse research programmes and shape major external bids. Working within the Research Strategy and Funding Team in the Medical Sciences Divisional Office and the OGH Directorate, you'll collaborate widely across Oxford. Our team is friendly, welcoming and supportive and this is a great development opportunity while contributing to Oxford's global health impact. The role includes occasional UK and international travel.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs