Ethics Facilitator

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health university is looking for a Research Governance professional to provide support for research ethics and ensure adherence to high standards of practice. The candidate will collaborate with research ethics committees and work with governance teams. Applicants should have a relevant science or medical degree and experience in a research setting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 30 days of leave and wellbeing days.

Benefits

30 working days of annual leave

Discretionary Wellbeing Days

Membership of the Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in science or medical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a research environment, particularly in academia or medicine.
• Ability to critically understand health and social care research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for research ethics and develop an understanding of relevant international contexts.
• Collaborate with ethics committees for effective review processes.
• Work with the Research Governance and Integrity Office.

Skills

Research ethics review

Collaboration

Critical understanding of research methodology

Education

University science or medical degree

Job description

Department: Governance Office

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

Closing Date: Friday 09 January 2026

Reference: CEN-GO-2025-02-R

Overview

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated Research Governance professional who has previous experience of supporting research ethics review processes and is committed to ensuring that LSHTM researchers meet the highest standards of good practice in research and research ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, advice and guidance to the institution for research ethics and develop an appreciation of the international contexts relevant to the research undertaken at the School.
• Work closely with the Chair and Co‑Chair of the institutional Research Ethics Committees both in London and with research ethics support roles in the MRC units in Uganda and the Gambia to ensure effective and efficient review of research in accordance with LSHTM standards and expectations.
• Collaborate with the Research Governance and Integrity Office, consisting of the Head of Governance and Integrity, a Clinical Trials and NHS research facilitator, and an Ethics facilitator.

Qualifications

• Hold a university science or medical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a research environment, either in academia, medicine or a pharmaceutical setting.
• Ability to critically understand health and social care research methodology.

The post is full‑time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and fixed‑term until 02 July 2026, available from 03 January 2026.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £45,728 – £51,872 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.