Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford About the role The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), part of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Programme Manager to provide operational and strategic management for the Mucosal Infection and Immunology Research Programme. The programme delivers world-leading clinical and translational research focused on respiratory pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2. Working across a portfolio of industry-, government-, and charity-funded projects, you will ensure the effective delivery of complex studies, maintaining the highest standards of scientific, ethical, and regulatory integrity. The post holder will have overall responsibility for programme delivery, laboratory and clinical trial oversight, budget management, and stakeholder coordination. Acting as a central link between academic, NHS, and industry partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of OVG’s respiratory research portfolio. You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. The Oxford Vaccine Group is a world-leading academic research group conducting clinical and translational studies to advance vaccine development working with a diverse portfolio funded by industry, government and charitable organisations. This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 2 years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. The postholder is expected to work on site 3–4 days a week. About the department The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department. We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.