Executive Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support to our Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary. The role involves managing professional schedules, correspondence and international travel, as well as supporting a range of strategic projects.

The successful candidate will have undergraduate qualifications or equivalent and extensive experience supporting senior executives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage complex itineraries and international travel.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary.
• Manage professional schedules, correspondence and international travel.
• Support a range of projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Department

Executive Office

Salary

£40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Closing Date

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 (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.