Category: Professional Support | Department: Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health | Closing Date: 05 May 2016 | The post holder will be responsible for providing financial, logistical and administrative support to the Group’s research programme, consisting of multiple research projects with a combined value of £2.3m. They will also manage their own portfolio of grants, and assist with communication activities. Key responsibilities include monitoring project budgets and resources, preparing financial reports and grant applications, improving and updating the Group’s management information systems, organizing and facilitating meetings and acting as a central point of contact for Group members. The role is integral to the functioning of the Programme and involves regular liaison with internal colleagues and external stakeholders. The post-holder will work closely with the Research Programme Manager, the Head of the Group and the Executive Committee, as well as with individual Group members (currently 35) based in London and overseas. This role would suit an experienced administrator with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a busy, creative environment, and with proven ability to assess priorities and show initiative in the management of a high workload. The post-holder would have proven experience of budget management, experience of managing projects and of committee work. The successful candidate will also have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, proven ability to coordinate and prioritise a heavy workload, meet multiple deadlines and manage expectations. The appointment is available immediately and is currently funded until 31st October 2018. The appointment will be made on LSHTM’s Professional Support Grade 5 scale from £32,647-£34,403 depending on qualifications and experience. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Membership of the USS Pension Scheme is available. Applications should be made on-line via our website jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. Applications should include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th May 2016. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications and experience 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. Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
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