We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to work in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology. The postholder will have overall administrative and financial responsibility for a series of vaccine research grants, based primarily across the UK and Kenya, including the Health Protection Research Unit in Immunisation.

The postholder will work closely with the PI and senior staff to: manage contractual and budgetary relationships with funders and collaborators; provide expert project management; develop project materials for external communication; prepare technical progress reports with the support of academic staff; advise the PI in the management of staff resources; provide oversight of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE); and organise and facilitate team meetings.

The postholder must be familiar with funding terms and conditions of a range of funders, including: the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Additionally, they should have an academic background in public health and/or research experience. Higher education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience is essential.

The post is part-time 21 hours per week, 0.6 FTE and fixed term until 31 March 2030. The post is funded by the NIHR and BMGF and is available from 01 November 2026.

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 EPH-EPIH-2026-15. 

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: 07 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Administrator to provide high-quality administrative, operational, financial, and logistical support across a portfolio of UK and International research projects and programmes within the Newborn Health & Child Development team. You will be a member of the department administration team and will report to the Project Manager.

You will support financial administration, oversee small budgets, and organise travel, meetings, and events across the group. The postholder will also maintain the group's communication platforms and profiles.

You will have proven experience of managing high volume administrative activities, strong numeracy and organisational skills, excellent time management and prioritisation abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your administrative and project management skills. Higher education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience is essential. Further details can be found in the Job Description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed term until 31 May 2028. The post is funded by a consortium of funders, including the NIHR and CRI Foundation, and is available immediately.

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 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 EPH-EPIH-2026-14. 

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: 06 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Services

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