Conference Organiser

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a Conference Organiser who will lead a major conference programme on infections and vaccines in Children and will be based in the Department of Paediatrics.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will play an important role in the education of healthcare professionals and scientists about infections and their prevention through vaccination, in a team with a remit to improve the health of children, led by Professor Sir Andrew Pollard FRS.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for a globally renowned annual course &#8220;Infection and Immunity in Children&#8221; which is in its 22nd year and provide effective support through great communication and organisational skills.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be working in a vibrant department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes including the Oxford Vaccine Group, a team of 200 researchers who strive to generate knowledge that saves lives through prevention.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered on a fixed-term contract initially for 3 years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of &#163;1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1&#8211;10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link&#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here</a>&#160;for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay &amp; Conditions review.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a substantial experience in events organisation with excellent organisational skills and knowledge of budget management, use of IT and excellent communication skills</div><br> <div>&#160;<br> <br>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Parvinder Aley , The Director of Global Operations, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 27 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>