Jobs at LSHTM | Central Services

Press Officer (CEN-COMMS-2026-01)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

LSHTM has around 3,500 staff based all around the world with core hubs in London, The Gambia and Uganda. We have active research in more than 100 countries, and our research is ranked first in the UK for the key measure of impact in tables published by the Times Higher Education for REF 2021.

A Press Officer is required within the Communications & Engagement department to work closely with the Media Manager and another Press Officer in our busy press team.

Working on topics as diverse as maternal health, climate change, vaccines, and disease outbreak response, you will have exceptional media and communications skills with experience in a health or science environment. Reporting to the Media Manager, you will use LSHTM’s world-leading research and expertise to generate national, global, and local media coverage through news stories, features, thought-leadership pieces and engaging social media content.

You will use your strong news sense and understanding of the media landscape to secure proactive coverage, and manage reactive comment and interview requests from high-profile UK and global media outlets. You will support LSHTM staff with all aspects of media engagement including researching opportunities and offering media advice.

You must be educated to a degree level or equivalent with substantial experience and/or recognised relevant qualification. Experience of working in media and communications within a health or science environment, along with excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984 - £45,728 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,984 to £45,728 per annum pro rata inclusive

Student Finance Administrator (CEN-EDU-2026-07)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

The School is seeking to appoint a Student Finance Administrator to work within the Student Finance team. This is a busy and varied role, which requires strong organisational, IT and communication skills.

The post holder will report to the Student Finance Manager and will be responsible for administering the School’s student finance procedures, processing requests and advising stakeholders on related policy, procedures and regulation, as well as providing general administrative support to the wider Registry team. Further details about the Registry can be found on our website: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studentservices/registry-services

You should be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. You should hold experience of interpreting and implementing regulations, policies and procedures and hold knowledge of the SITS student records system, including analysis of data. Presentation skills and ability to prioritise own workload is essential. The successful candidate will be numerate and good at multi-tasking. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time, 35 hours, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 4 in the range £34,741 - £38,986 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,741 to £38,986 per annum pro rata inclusive

Receptionist / Administrator (CEN-EST-2026-07)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Receptionist/Administrator. The Receptionist is responsible for the provision of excellence in customer service, telephonist and clerical skills throughout the School’s properties to facilitate the achievement of the School’s mission and strategic objectives.

You will be working as part of the Front of House Team, to assist with the smooth running of the LSHTM reception desks, ensure that all enquiries are dealt with promptly and courteously.

You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Maths (A-Level) and have proven and successful experience of administrative work. Previous experience as a receptionist is desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, including a pleasant telephone manner. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 3 in the range £30,231 - £33,925 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 05 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £30,231 to £33,925 per annum pro rata inclusive