"Trial Manager"

Trial Manager

University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

Location: Oxford, Hybrid

Salary: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum with a discretionary range to £51,983 per annum (pro-rata). Grade 7

Hours: Full Time, Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 20th January 2026

Closes: 16th February 2026

Job Ref: 183889

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

Applications are invited for a Trial Manager, to work with a team working with Professor Susan Jebb on research programmes within the Health Behaviours Team on diet and obesity.

The successful applicant will manage large, complex behavioural trials within both primary and secondary care. Responsibilities will include taking the lead on the day to day delivering of a trial across the life cycle of the trial, including monitoring trial progress and the development and maintenance of SOPs, as well as, contributing to data analysis and paper preparation.

You will hold a good first degree, or equivalent experience in a research environment. You will have experience running trials, experience of delivering training to a variety of audiences and strong computer literacy and database experience.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. While a full-time position is available, a part-time post (minimum 0.6 FTE) would be considered.

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

For further information or discuss the post please contact Sarah Wane, sarah.wane@phc.ox.ac.uk.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online (via the 'Apply' button above) 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 16 February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 9 March 2026.