Executive Assistant

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave pro rata

Wellbeing Days

Job summary

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support to our Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary. You will manage their professional schedules, correspondence and international travel, and support a range of projects.

You should hold an undergraduate qualification at Higher Education level, or equivalent, and have extensive experience supporting a senior executive.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification at Higher Education level, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of supporting a senior executive.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to senior leadership (Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary).
• Manage professional schedules, correspondence and international travel.
• Support and manage a range of projects.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organised

Planning and prioritising

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate qualification at Higher Education level

Job description

Department Executive Office Salary £40,784 to £46,643per annum pro rata inclusive ClosingDate Thursday 12 November 2026 Reference CEN-EO-2026-02

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 Executive Office provides strategic support and executive assistance to our senior leadership at the heart of a leading global university.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support to our Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary. You will manage their professional schedules, correspondence and international travel, as well as manage and support a range of projects.

Your experience will include the ability to effectively manage complex itinerary in multiple global locations, anticipate issues and problem solve on behalf of senior leadership while managing competing priorities. You will have an interest in the Higher Education sector with a commitment to making a positive impact.

You should hold an undergraduate qualification at Higher Education level, or equivalent and extensive experience of supporting a senior executive. You should be highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be able to command the trust and confidence of a range of stakeholders including external and senior stakeholders. 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 04 January 2027.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 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.

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.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.