Programme Manager

Position Overview

National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, Level 2 New Radcliffe House, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to provide leadership and project management expertise for PRiSMM, a major programme with the potential to transform care for pregnant women.

This is a varied and influential role, suited to someone with significant experience managing complex, multi-site programmes, ideally in healthcare, medical research or quality improvement. You will coordinate four substantial work packages, oversee day-to-day programme delivery, support participating sites across England, and ensure the study is conducted in line with regulatory, ethical and governance requirements.

Working closely with the Programme Leads, Chief Investigator, research team, funders, sponsors, lived experience leads and hospital sites, you will help ensure milestones are met, risks are managed, and high-quality systems and procedures are in place. You will also contribute to regulatory and ethics submissions, site set-up, budget monitoring, reporting, SOP development, stakeholder liaison and, where needed, line management.

• Coordinate four substantial work packages and oversee day-to-day programme delivery.
• Support participating sites across England and ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical and governance requirements.
• Ensure milestones are met, risks are managed and high‑quality systems and procedures are in place.
• Contribute to regulatory and ethics submissions, site set-up, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Develop standard operating procedures, liaise with stakeholders and provide line management when required.

• Proven project management skills with experience managing complex, multi-site programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, regulatory approvals and data protection.
• Highly organised, analytical and capable of working independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of patient and public involvement, maternal or perinatal health, and managing applications through IRAS or DARS is advantageous.

The position is fixed term until 31 August 2030 in the first instance. This appointment is part-time (0.8 FTE).

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.