Junior Project Manager Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
39745 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a Junior Project Manager to join the Jenner Institute, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be responsible for supporting the research group in a variety of administration activities as well as undertaking project specific tasks. You will also provide PA services to the Group Leader, and you will work very closely with the Institute administration team including the Business Manager, the Finance Manager, and the centralised Finance, Human Resources and Grants Team. You will be expected to meet regularly with both Principal Investigator and members of the research group to develop and maintain an efficient research administration service. You will support the day-to-day management of the Gonococcal Vaccine Project grant portfolio including pre- and post-award activity as well as taking responsibility for financial reporting to the funding bodies.
It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have knowledge of research grants and contracts. You will have experience of using costing tools for grants application and have the ability to analyse and understand financial data. You will be a natural team player, with the ability to work well within a team as well as be adept at working independently. You will have high levels of organisational and strong interpersonal skills, together with a desire to develop in the role, and actively seek improvements.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This post is offered full-time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by CARB-X.
Whilst this role is a Grade 6 position, we would be willing to consider less experienced candidates who might be suitable to the role with adjusted duties to then be offered as an under fill at Grade 5: £27,131 - £32,348 per annum, with discretionary range to £35,333 per annum. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.
Please quote 163561 on all correspondence. Only applications received before 12.00 noon Monday 6 March 2023 will be considered.
