Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join the Engagement Team within the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Public Involvement and Engagement Officer. You will play an important role in the contribution of ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of patients, participants, and the public are embedded across research and engagement activities, as well as promoting our research regionally and nationally. You will be responsible for implementing our public engagement strategy and acting as the main point of contact for our public contributors group. You will also support our clinical trial study recruitment and contribute to wider engagement efforts, for example, by planning and executing public engagement or community outreach events. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Vaccine Knowledge website – OVG’s vaccine communication platform. 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. This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 31 March 2026, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. Part-time applications may be considered at a minimum of 0.8 FTE. About the department In addition to the University of Oxford resources, 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.