HPRU Project Manager (0.5 FTE)

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 Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics is looking for a Project Manager to manage the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) on Health Analytics & Modelling at the School. 

The post-holder will be responsible for the management, coordination, and strategic planning of research activity across three research themes and multiple individual research projects within the themes. The majority of these projects have contributors from LSHTM, UKHSA and Imperial College London and the post holder’s role is thus pivotal as both facilitator and conduit for all facets of cross-institutional working.

The post-holder will have higher education to degree level or equivalent and proven experience of managing complex research projects with multiple partners. A track record of developing a range of creative communication outputs and excellent knowledge of budgeting methodologies and resource management concepts and a strong familiarity with NIHR funding terms and conditions are essential. Further particulars can be found in the job description.

The post is part-time 17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE and fixed term until 30 April 2029. The post is funded by NIHR and is available from 06 January 2025.

The salary will be on the Professional Services salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £44,847-£50,808 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.

Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 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-EPED-2024-31.

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.

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