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Summary
Job title
Part-time Project Manager – MND Translational Accelerator
Division
Medical Sciences
Department
Psychiatry
Location
Warneford Hospital
Grade and salary
Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 per annum
Hours
Part time (50% FTE)
Contract type
Fixed-term (funded to 31 August 2026)
Reporting to
Senior Project Manager, DPUK
Vacancy reference
168073
Additional information
The role
This post provides a key role in supporting the set-up and delivery of a Motor Neurone Disease Translational
Accelerator (MNDAcc), which is an MRC-funded project to enable high quality research that will accelerate the
development of treatments for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This will be achieved by inviting applications for
experimental medicine studies, and then managing the process of reviewing, selecting and monitoring the
successful applications.
The different components of work will include specification of the required infrastructure, developing and
implementing a Request for Proposal process, organising a running meetings and webinars, seeking reviews,
managing milestones and reporting.
The post-holder will provide support to an Executive Team based in different organisations and locations and a
Scientific Steering Group of international experts.
Responsibilities
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To coordinate and support the activities of the Executive Team and the Scientific Group
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Develop and manage the Request for Proposal process.
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Organise and assist in the running of webinars for the researchers that are planning to submit proposals.
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Be the point contact for proposal enquiries.
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Manage the receipt of proposals and the process of allocating appropriate reviewers for each proposal.
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Manage the operation of the MNDAcc and support the Executive Team in the management of proposals.
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Liaise with Swansea University on the specification and development of the data management systems.
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Develop specifications for required data management tools and liaise with Swansea University on their
development and implementation.
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Liaise with data controllers, biosample repositories and core platforms.
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Maintain regular liaison with successful projects.
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Manage project milestones and reporting.
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Provide administrative support for the Executive Team.
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Assist with project management activities within the broader Dementias Platform UK programme as deemed
appropriate by the Senior Project Manager, and commensurate with the level of the post.
Selection criteria
Essential selection criteria
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Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience of managing projects across multiple locations and organisations.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills, flexibility, initiative and a willingness to accept responsibility
and work independently.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of people at
all levels within and outside of the University, in a positive and professional manner, and to provide accurate
and coherent information when required.
Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
Demonstrable ability to analyse, interpret and present detailed data (numerical and text), working with
accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to use initiative to deal proactively with a range of tasks, and to plan and prioritise work so as to meet
fixed deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy; enthusiasm and preparedness to work under pressure;
Experience of financial management including preparing and monitoring budgets;
Excellent IT literacy: evidence of competence with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and email and the
ability to learn new applications.
Desirable selection criteria
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Experience of managing research projects
Experience of working in higher education.
Pre-employment screening
Standard checks
If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to
provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will
contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can
tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments.
Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at:
https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks
About the University of Oxford
Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of
society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners
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across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy
and economic impacts.
We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of
global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to
develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we
aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one
of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent
years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social
enterprise.
Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and
access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.
For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation.
Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford has an international reputation for
excellence. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox. The Department has a substantial research
programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for
Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. There are approximately 220
staff including 33 principal investigators leading research groups investigating applying a wide range of approaches
from translational neuroscience, experimental medicine, epidemiology, clinical trials and health services research
to developmental disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders and self-harm and suicide. There are strong links
with other departments and institutes both within and outside Oxford: these links ensure that we can apply the
best scientific methods to psychiatric and cognitive disorders. The Department has an annual turnover
approaching £10 million with more than 130 research grants.
For more information please visit: http://www.psych.ox.ac.uk
The Department of Psychiatry holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality:
representation, progression and success for all.
Medical Sciences Division
For more information please visit: https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/
How to apply
Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our
Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria
stated in the job description.
As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two / three referees and indicate whether we
can contact them now.
You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you
meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include
experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants)
Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename.
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All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement.
Information for priority candidates
A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that
they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a
redeployment letter by their employing department(s).
If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or
email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow
attachments).
If you need help
Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at:
https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs
Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at:
vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk
To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk.
Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your
application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email.
Important information for candidates
Data Privacy
Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be
processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please
see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy.
The University’s policy on retirement
The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade
RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September
before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra.
For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval
through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra.
There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may
elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to
time.
Equality of opportunity
Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by
personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the
relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or
member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil
partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Benefits of working at the University
Employee benefits
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of
professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free
entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See
https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
University Club and sports facilities
Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and
hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a
fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/.
Information for staff new to Oxford
If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service
website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation,
and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/
There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See
https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme
Family-friendly benefits
With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible
working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a
service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service
offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents
and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare
The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported
places at many other private nurseries.
For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/
Disabled staff
We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further
details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability
Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support
Staff networks
The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network,
LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at
https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks
The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club
The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of
new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the
local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk.
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