An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine as a Quality Assurance Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping and embedding quality assurance strategy for clinical trials and high-risk interventional research. Working within the Research Governance and Integrity Office, you will lead the development of robust quality systems, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure that LSHTM-sponsored research meets the highest standards of scientific integrity, participant safety and governance. 

The post holder will hold a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and bring substantial experience in clinical trial quality assurance, audit and regulatory compliance, with expert knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK clinical trials legislation, research governance frameworks and the development and implementation of quality management systems within a regulated research environment. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and available on a fixed term contract for 3 years.  

The salary will be on the LSHTM  salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £45,728 - £51,872 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 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: 17 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £45,728 to £51,872 per annum pro rata inclusive

The Finance Business Partnering team sits at the heart of LSHTM's decision-making, partnering with senior leaders to deliver the financial insight and strategic support that enables the School to achieve its mission of improving health worldwide. 

This is a highly visible team that influences major decisions, supports a diverse portfolio of activities and plays a key role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. Joining the team offers a unique opportunity to combine commercial finance expertise with genuine social impact, while working in a collaborative, ambitious and supportive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.

We welcome applications from finance professionals across the private and public sectors and value the commercial insight, innovation and fresh perspectives they bring. In return, you will join a world-leading institution committed to creating a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world, where our values of acting with integrity, embracing difference, working together and creating impact underpin everything we do, and where your expertise will contribute to improving health worldwide.

You should be educated to a degree level and be a Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CPIFA). Significant experience in financial management, with a proven track record of delivering robust financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and performance management within complex organisations and leadership experience, including successfully leading, motivating, developing, and coaching high-performing teams, with responsibility for delegation, performance management, and talent development is 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 7 in the range £53,317 - £61,034 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.

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: 18 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £53,317 to £61,034 per annum pro rata inclusive