Project Coordinator (0.8 FTE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Pension Scheme

London Weighting

Job summary

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in London is seeking an experienced administrator to provide efficient administrative, logistical and financial support for a portfolio of international research projects. The post is 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2028, with potential to extend.

Funded by EDCTP and the Gates Foundation, the role requires familiarity with funder terms and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Higher education to degree level or equivalent or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience managing and providing support to EC/EDCTP-funded research projects including familiarity with funder terminology.
• Significant experience providing administrative/financial support for research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, logistical and financial support for a portfolio of research projects with international collaborators.
• Line manage by the Project Manager and report to the lead Principal Investigator.
• Ensure compliance with funder terms and LSHTM policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Financial administration

Project coordination

Logistics coordination

Education

Higher education to degree level or equivalent

Experience with EC/EDCTP-funded research projects

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive team member whowill be responsible for providing efficient administrative, logistical and financial support for a portfolio of research projects with multiple international collaborators based in Africa, Australasia, and Europe.

The post-holder will develop a strong understanding of funder terms and conditions, provide sound advice, and ensure compliance with these requirements and with LSHTM policies and procedures. Research project funders include, EDCTP and the Gates Foundation.

The post-holder will join an enthusiastic and highly productive team who work on projects in the research areas of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Group A Streptococcus, Respiratory Virus & Emerging Infections, and UK Infectious Disease Trials. The post-holder will line managed by the Project Manager, and will also report to Professor Michael Marks, lead Principal Investigator of the research project portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a Higher education to degree level or equivalent or substantial relevant experience, relevant experience in managing and providing support to EC/EDCTP-funded research projects including a familiarity with funder terminology, significant experience of providing administrative/financial support for research projects. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is part-time 28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE, in the first instance, with potential to increase to full-time, 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, by mutual agreement. The post is fixed term until 31 May 2028 (with the likelihood of extension) and funded by the EDCTP and the Gates Foundation. The post is available from 01 December 2026.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 scale 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.

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.