Programme Manager

UK Biobank Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research organization located in Oxford is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the Data Linkage Programme. The successful candidate will possess strong programme management skills and experience in regulated environments. Responsibilities include aligning teams, managing risks, and providing leadership. The role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 per year, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. This position allows hybrid working with 3 days onsite.

Benefits

26 Days’ Annual Leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Birthday Leave

USS Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Family Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Professional Subscriptions

Learning budget

Employee Discounts Portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Flu Vaccination

Life Assurance Cover

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex, large-scale programmes.
• Experience in regulated environments, such as health research.
• Ability to manage risk, uncertainty, and change.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Data Linkage Programme.
• Translate strategy into deliverable programmes.
• Identify and manage programme risks and constraints.
• Provide leadership and maintain programme direction.

Skills

Programme management capability

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Complex programme delivery

Job description

Programme Manager

Application Deadline: 28 January 2026

Department: Projects

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Oxford

Reporting To: Director of Projects and Change

Compensation: £80,000 / year

Description

At UK Biobank, we help researchers answer some of the biggest questions about human health. Behind the scenes, that means bringing together people, data, and systems in ways that are thoughtful, well‑governed, and built for long‑term impact.

We’re now looking for a Programme Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of UK Biobank’s Data Linkage Programme, a strategically important area of work for the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys building clarity where things are evolving, connecting people across disciplines, and turning complex ambitions into progress that sticks.

As a pioneering and inclusive organisation, we value collaboration, curiosity, and practical delivery and we’re excited to offer a role where you can genuinely shape how something new takes form.

Can you do it?

You’ll lead the end‑to‑ กรกฎาคม and teams across UK Biobank, partner organisations and data providers.

Traditional role suits someone who can bring momentum to environments with multiple perspectives, competing priorities and evolving requirements – helping interdependent initiatives move forward and deliver lasting value.

You will be responsible for:

• Translating strategy into deliverable programmes by aligning multi‑disciplinary teams, managing interdependencies and navigating complex constraints.
• Assessing and shaping resourcing and capability across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver current and future data linkage ambitions.
• Identifying and managing programme risks and constraints, particularly around data quality, governance, ethics and timeliness, working with partners to mitigate impact.
• Providing pragmatic, hands‑on leadership when needed, contributing to critical work while maintaining programme direction and long‑term sustainability.

Is this 'you'?

You’re comfortable working in complex, governance‑heavy environments and enjoy bringing structure and progress to work that spans teams and organisations. You balance strategic thinking with practical delivery and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong programme management capability including planning, dependency management, governance, assurance and benefits realisation, with a proven track record of leading the development and delivery of complex, large‑scale programmes.
• Demonstrable experience working in highly regulated or governance‑heavy environments, such as health research, public sector or data‑driven organisations.
• Proven ability to manage risk, uncertainty and change, including issues relating to data quality and external dependencies.
• Experience leading large, multi‑disciplinary project teams within a matrix management structure, with strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to operate across organisational boundaries.

Working hours are 35‑hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3‑days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Oxford.

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security and work‑life balance - right from day one. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• 🗓️ 26 Days’ Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• ➕ Holiday Buy Scheme – Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year.
• 🎂 Birthday Leave – Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 🏦 USS Pension Scheme – Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan.
• 🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back costs for everyday health expenses.
• 👶 Enhanced Family Leave - Available from day one for maternity, paternity and adoption.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on a new bike and accessories.
• 🚆 Season Ticket Loan – Interest‑free loan to help with commuting costs.
• 📄 Professional Subscriptions – Reimbursement where applicable.
• 📚 Learning budget – Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth.
• 🛍️ Employee Discounts Portal – Access to savings across retail, travel and more.
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for personal and work‑related issues.
• 💉 Annual Flu Vaccination – Stay protected with free flu jabs.
• 🛡.logger Life Assurance Cover – Financial株式会社size for your loved ones.

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