The Department of Health Services Research and Policy (HSRP) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Project and PPIE Manager. The successful candidate will work with Principal Investigators (PI) leading major NIHR funded projects. These projects are of strong policy-relevance, they make use of routine NHS data, they draw on large networks of collaboration in the UK, they intend to find effective and cost-effectiveness of ways to improve the quality of care, and have strong patient and public involvement (PPI) embedded throughout each project. The portfolio of work will include a £2 million NIHR funded study called TACTIC https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR168433 which aims to reduce waiting times for curative cancer treatments. The study is led by LSHTM in close collaboration with the THIS Institute in Cambridge.

Key elements of this role include:

• Working closely with the PIs who are leading health economists, and with other senior staff 
• Providing expert project management support to academic staff 
• Managing contractual and budgetary relationships with the funder and collaborators
• Drafting annual and other progress reports required by the funder with the support of academic staff

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, or have extensive relevant experience, along with experience of leading and facilitating PPIE activities on research grants and providing high-level administrative support in a Higher Education environment.

The post is available full-time or part-time, 21 - 35 hours per week, 0.6 – 1.0 FTE and fixed term until 31 October 2028. The post is funded by the NIHR and is available from 01 July 2026. Core responsibilities, including the management of complex projects and work on PPIE, will be required regardless of FTE. The number of projects assigned will be adjusted in line with the agreed working hours.

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. Please quote reference PHP-HSRP-2026-08. 

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: 28 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

LSHTM is a research-intensive institution with a large portfolio of circa £180m grant spend per year and around £500m in applications. The Research Finance Team aims to deliver LSHTM’s mission: to improve health worldwide through provision of an efficient and effective post-award service that ensures the good governance and management of risk in an extensive and complex research portfolio, while working in partnership with project teams, providing highly valued expertise and a focus on finding solutions in pursuit of shared goals.

The Assistant Research Finance Manager provides day-to-day leadership to a team of Research Finance Officers delivering an efficient, customer-focused service covering all aspects of post-award financial management across a complex portfolio of projects. This includes preparation of funder financial reports, monitoring income from funders, raising supplier invoices, approving high-value transactions, and providing guidance on funder terms and conditions. 

The post-holder must have higher education to degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience. The post-holder must be confident with prioritisation and independent working but also able to work flexibly as a team member when required.  Further particulars are included in the job description.  

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent. The post is available from 01 July 2026. 

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6, £45,728 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 with an expectation of two days per week in the Office.

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. Please quote reference CEN-FIPO-2026-04.

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: 21 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £45,728 per annum pro rata inclusive

We are recruiting 1 full-time permanent Education Administrator within the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health’s Education Administration Team for an immediate start. 

The postholder will be responsible to the Education Administration Manager and will provide administrative support for London-based intensive degree programmes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to commence or further a career in Higher Education administration.

The post involve acting as first point of contact for enquiries from students, staff and external stakeholders, managing student records, updating programme and module materials, examinations and assessment, committee support, and working with confidential and sensitive information. This role involves extensive communication with a wide range of people; therefore, a high standard of written and spoken English is essential. You should have strong IT skills.

You should be educated to A level or equivalent relevant experience of working in an administrative role (preferably in a higher education setting), together with experience of organising a busy workload, attention to detail and working independently and as part of a team. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE. Hybrid working is available.

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.

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 May 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

The Unit’s science is structured around three interlinked research Themes: Viral Pathogens, Vaccine Research, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), each led by a senior scientist and supported by strong social science integration. The NCD Theme aims to undertake world-leading research to understand how local genetic and environmental exposures, such as infections and malnutrition, shape unique manifestations of NCDs in sub-Saharan Africa. Better understanding of the fundamental underlying mechanisms will inform the best ways to prevent and treat these disorders. Current focus areas of research are cardiometabolic disorders (notably diabetes), mental health, health and quality of life of people with disabilities, and emotional stress and violence, particularly in adolescents and young people.

The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is now seeking to appoint a new Theme Lead for NCD Theme. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a programme of world-leading research, leveraging one of Africa’s strongest research infrastructures. The Theme Lead plays a critical role for the Unit in assessing scientific opportunities for the Unit and driving forward cutting-edge research programmes. This Theme Lead appointment is being made alongside recruitment to the Viral Pathogens Theme Lead, creating a rare opportunity for new senior leaders to work together to shape a truly integrated, cross-Theme scientific strategy. In close partnership with the Vaccine Research Theme and the Unit Director, the successful candidates will help define a coherent Unit-wide vision that aligns discovery science with translational impact. Together, they will contribute to delivering the MRC’s mission to improve human health and drive economic growth through a mechanistic understanding of biology and disease, enabling earlier diagnosis, advanced therapies, and precision prevention.

The new Theme Lead will be a dynamic research leader with expertise and a strong track record in NCDs. The appointee will have proven experience of leading impactful, multidisciplinary research and of securing significant competitive grant funding. The appointee will combine a strong record of strategic leadership, vision-setting, and managing collaborative research programmes with a commitment to mentoring, capacity building, and fostering equitable partnerships in global health research. The Theme Lead will have a passion for collaborative, cross-cultural science with real-world impact.

How to Apply 

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit has engaged the services of Perrett Laver to assist with the appointment process. The closing date for applications is 9am BST on Monday 18^th May 2026. For more information, please visit the Perrett Laver website at https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference 8375. 

Application is by submission of a curriculum vitae and a covering letter of application, addressing the job description and person specification.  If you wish to discuss this role further in confidence, please contact Dr Devin Dattan at Devin.Dattan@perrettlaver.com. 

Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Esther Elbro on Esther.Elbro@perrettlaver.com. 

If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

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Closing Date: 18 May 2026

Department: Academic

The Unit’s science is structured around three interlinked research Themes: Viral Pathogens, Vaccine Research, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), each led by a senior scientist and supported by strong social science integration. The Viral Pathogens Theme focuses on understanding the transmission, evolution, and impact of HIV, arboviruses, hemorrhagic fevers, and other viruses of major public health importance. The Theme collaborates closely with the Vaccine Research Theme to inform vaccine development and evaluation, and with the NCDs Theme to explore links between chronic infections and conditions such as cancer and metabolic disease. The Unit’s well-established cohorts and biobanks with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure provide unique opportunities for viral discovery, pathogen surveillance, and cross-Theme research, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to complex health challenges in Uganda and beyond. 

The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is now seeking to appoint a new Theme Lead for Viral Pathogens. The appointee will shape and drive a forward-looking research strategy that capitalises on Uganda’s status as a hotspot for emerging infections and leverages one of Africa’s strongest research infrastructures. This Theme Lead appointment is being made alongside recruitment to the NCDs Theme Lead, creating a rare opportunity for new senior leaders to work together to shape a truly integrated, cross-Theme scientific strategy. In close partnership with the Vaccine Research Theme and the Unit Director, the successful candidates will help define a coherent Unit-wide vision that aligns discovery science with translational impact. Together, they will contribute to delivering the MRC’s mission to improve human health and drive economic growth through a mechanistic understanding of biology and disease, enabling earlier diagnosis, advanced therapies, and precision prevention. The role offers rich opportunities to lead virus discovery, translational immunology, vaccine development and diagnostic innovation, while fostering links with local medical, veterinary, and ecological scientists working in a region of remarkable biodiversity. The Unit also has a long-standing collaboration with the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), linking population-based cohorts, real-time outbreak response and cutting-edge field research in Uganda with advanced laboratory and translational science in the UK.

The new Theme Lead will be an internationally leading scientist with a strong track record in virology, viral immunology or viral epidemiology. The appointee will have proven experience of leading impactful, multidisciplinary research and of securing significant competitive grant funding. The appointee will combine a strong record of strategic leadership, vision-setting, and managing collaborative research programmes with a commitment to mentoring, capacity building, and fostering equitable partnerships in global health research. The Theme Lead will have a passion for collaborative, cross-cultural science with real-world impact.

How to Apply 

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit has engaged the services of Perrett Laver to assist with the appointment process. The closing date for applications is 9am BST on Monday 18^th May. For more information, please visit the Perrett Laver website at https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference 8376. 

Application is by submission of a curriculum vitae and a covering letter of application, addressing the job description and person specification. If you wish to discuss this role further in confidence, please contact Dr Devin Dattan at Devin.Dattan@perrettlaver.com.

Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Esther Elbro on Esther.Elbro@perrettlaver.com. 

If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com.

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Closing Date: 18 May 2026

Department: Academic