The Podium Institute Programme Manager

We are seeking a Programme Manager for a new research institute driving
pioneering research and science in youth sports health and working to provide
a holistic understanding of the individual factors that lead to injury in
youth sports. The post is funded by Podium Analytics, an NGO dedicated to
safety in youth sport and is fixed-term to 30 September 2027.





**About the role**



You will play a leadership role in the management of the Podium Institute for
Youth Sport Medicine and Technology at the University of Oxford, taking full
responsibility for all operational aspects including administrative, financial
and practical support within the institute in the context of the wider support
structures of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of
Engineering Science. You will have key responsibilities in the areas of
financial and contractual management, research management and administration,
communication and liaison, and planning and reporting, and will be a member of
the Institute’s management committee. Working closely with the institute
Director, the focus of the role will be on delivering the operational
activities linked to the research objectives of the Institute, as well as
helping to develop and sustain future research programmes, and to represent
the Podium Institute externally.





**About you**



You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, with
evidence of strong intellectual, numerical and analytical skills. You should
have a track record working in a management position in a complex organisation
with demonstrable experience of financial management, project management and
managing a team. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation
skills will be essential, as will the ability to handle and prioritise a wide
portfolio of responsibilities in a challenging environment. Previous
experience of working in an engineering, medical, research or a scientific
environment is desirable. Previous experience of working in sports management
or with sports governing bodies is also an advantage.





**What We Offer**



Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of
family friendly and financial benefits including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs
for those looking for more than just a great place to work.





**Application Process**



Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mrs Katherine Baysan
(katherine.baysan@eng.ox.ac.uk) or Professor Constantin Coussios
(constantin.coussios@eng.ox.ac.uk).





For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/.





Only online applications received before midday on **11 November 2024** can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement (describing how your experience fits with the advertised position),
CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.





The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.