Training Programme Coordinator

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days leave (pro rata for part time)

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Bus travel discounts

Club memberships

Job summary

Oxford Cancer at Churchill Hospital is seeking a Training Programme Coordinator to coordinate and deliver its translational cancer training initiatives, including internships, clinical postdoctoral training, and outcomes monitoring. The role reports to the Senior Programmes Manager for Training, EDI and PPI and collaborates with the Training Programme Project Coordinator.

Based at Churchill Hospital, the post is a full-time fixed term until 31 December 2027 (minimum 0.8 FTE for part-time).

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating administrative processes for training programmes in academia.
• Experience in medical or life sciences research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with academics, clinicians and external partners.
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise activities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in events organisation and data collection/analysis for monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Oxford Cancer training programmes including internships and clinical postdoctoral training.
• Monitor outcomes and support post-graduation engagement.
• Collaborate with Senior Programmes Manager for Training, EDI and PPI and with the Training Programme Project Coordinator.
• Liaise with academics, clinicians and external partners to support programme delivery.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Oncology, OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, OX3 7LE

* PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Programme Coordinator to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide research initiative and partnership between Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This post is responsible for the coordination and delivery of key elements of Oxford Cancer’s training programmes, including internships, clinical postdoctoral training, outcomes monitoring and post-graduation engagement.

This post will be overseen by the Senior Programmes Manager for Training, EDI and PPI, and will work closely with the Training Programme Project Coordinator. It will contribute to the effective delivery of Oxford Cancer’s Training Strategy to educate and train the translational cancer researchers of tomorrow and maximise the impact of Oxford research in the global fight against cancer.

This post is based at the Churchill Hospital, OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time fixed term basis until 31st December 2027 (part-time hours, minimum 0.8 FTE worked over no fewer than 4 days, may be considered).

An early start date is essential for this role.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of coordinating administrative processes associated with the establishment, management and delivery of training programmes in an academic environment, and experience of working in a medical or life sciences research and training organisation. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with academics, clinicians and external partners.

You will be experienced in organising and prioritising your own workload, managing multiple activities and working to deadlines, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. You will also have experience of events organisation and management, and of collecting, managing or analysing data to support monitoring, reporting or decision‑making.

You will have strong attention to detail, good IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and experience of handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.

What We Offer

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

• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

Only applications received by 12:00PM on Thursday, 22nd October 2026 can be considered.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under‑represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation