Department Estates Salary £45,728 to £51,872per annum pro rata inclusive ClosingDate Friday 02 October 2026 InterviewDate Monday 02 November 2026 Reference CEN-EST-2026-13
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.
LSHTM’s Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for delivering all of the organisation’s strategic projects across a wide portfolio and the successful candidate will be joining a close-knit team with diverse skill-sets. You will be working alongside Business Analysts, Business Change PMs, IT PMs, Capital & Estates staff and Process & Project Governance professionals.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Assistant Project Manager Capital Projects to join the PMO, reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager Capital Projects.
The primary focus of the role will be on managing and delivering key strategic Capital projects up to £15M in value, within operational and listed buildings in Central London, ensuring project plans are effectively delivered and risks, budgets, quality, scope and internal communications are actively monitored and managed.
The post holder will hold an undergraduate degree (or higher) or have demonstrable and relevant practical skills and experience. You will have experience of managing building or refurbishment projects, ideally in an HE environment, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have experience in working in a APM (Association for Project Management) or Prince2-based project environment and will be expected to champion best project management practice across our organisation.
The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent.
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 at LSHTM.
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.
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Capital Projects employer: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. As a Finance Business Partner, you will not only contribute to impactful financial strategies but also have the opportunity to lead and mentor high-performing teams in a vibrant academic environment in London, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Recruitment Team
