"Trial Administrator"

Trial Administrator

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a trial administrator to work with a team working with Professor Susan Jebb on a research programme within the Health Behaviours team. The team focus is on improving public health through individual behavioural interventions to help people who have poor diets, are overweight, or who smoke.

The successful applicant will be working in the vibrant Health Behaviours team, supporting researchers who are running trials to look at new treatments for obesity. Responsibilities will include being responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks, such as managing supplies, as well as using spreadsheets and databases to monitor participant data.

You will have experience of working in an administrative role, be able to use standard computer programs, including using databases and have excellent email and telephone communication skills. You do not need any pre-existing expertise in health or research.

You will be based in the Health Behaviours Team, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. This post is advertised as full-time, but part-time hours will be considered (minimum 60% FTE). Candidates requiring flexible hours and/or hybrid working are welcome.

The position is funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation until 31 December 2027.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Kathryn Hubbard.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. 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. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 9 February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2 March 2026.

Contact Person: HR Team | Vacancy ID: 183899 | Closing Date & Time: 09-Feb-2026 12:00 | Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5 | Contact Email: recruitment@phc.ox.ac.uk | Salary: 32,108 - 37,338 per annum with a discretionary range to £40,514 per annum (pro rata)

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