Research Project Manager

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Family leave schemes

Cycle and car loan schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Social club memberships

Travel discounts

Social events

Job summary

Oxford Population Health at the University of Oxford is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate the collection, management and sharing of health-related data for CEU studies, including large collaborations and the AgeX trial.

The role requires experience in administration or project management in a health research or academic setting, with familiarity in HRA applications, NHS R&D processes, data linkage and GDPR considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in administration or project management in health research or academic settings.
• Experience with HRA applications, NHS R&D processes, data linkage and data sharing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection, management and sharing of health data across CEU studies.
• Manage ethical approvals, HRA applications and data sharing agreements.
• Support information governance and liaise with NHS, University and partners.

Skills

Administration

Project management

Data management

Governance

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

UK date and time: 26-September-2026 12:25

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford),Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF

*This vacancy is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply*

We are seeking a Research Project Manager to help co-ordinate the collection, management and sharing of health-related data for the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), Nuffield Department of Population Health.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Project Manager with relevant experience of administration or project management and excellent organisational skills.

The main responsibilities will include managing the development and enhancement of studies within CEU including the Million Women Study and several large collaborations and the AgeX trial. The role involves coordinating the collection, management and sharing of health-related data across these CEU studies, including managing ethical approvals, HRA applications, and data linkage and data sharing agreements with NHS providers and collaborators. In addition to supporting these major studies, the post holder will contribute to information governance processes, and liaise with NHS, University, and research partners.

You will have a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience, with experience in administration or project management in a health research or academic setting. Experience with HRA applications, NHS R&D processes, data linkage, and research databases is essential, along with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with epidemiological research, NHS data, and UK data protection regulations (GDPR) would be desirable.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and travel loans
• Weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year

This post is based in Oxford, offered as full-time and fixed term until 30 March 2029.

The closing date for applications is noon on 06 October 2026.