Department Manager

Career Opportunity: Department Manager - Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics

Are you a highly motivated and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact within a world-leading public health institution? The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking a dynamic Department Manager to join their esteemed Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics (IDE-D).

LSHTM is at the forefront of improving health and health equity globally, driven by a mission to achieve excellence in research, education, and the translation of knowledge into impactful policy and practice. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in infectious disease epidemiology.

The Opportunity:

As the Department Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operational running of the IDE-D department. This pivotal role involves:

• Providing strategic oversight of departmental research projects, staffing, finance, and space management.
• Collaborating closely with the academic Head of Department to shape and uphold the department's strategic direction.
• Leading a dedicated team of professional services staff, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
• Spearheading recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives for staff, ensuring optimal workload allocation and consistently high-quality support for academic colleagues and research endeavors.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

This role offers a wealth of benefits for ambitious professionals seeking career advancement:

• Global Impact: Directly contribute to improving public health outcomes and addressing critical global health challenges.
• Prestigious Institution: Work for a globally renowned university with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.
• Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and operational efficiency of a vital academic department.
• Leadership Development: Gain extensive experience in leading and developing a team of professional services staff.
• Career Growth: The experience gained in this role will be invaluable for further career progression within higher education, research management, or the public health sector.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, discretionary wellbeing days, and pension scheme membership.

Essential Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

To thrive in this role, candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Education & Experience: A degree level qualification or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience is required.
• Higher Education Expertise: Significant experience within a Higher Education institution or a similar academic environment is essential.
• Leadership Proven: A clear track record of providing effective leadership within a team or project is crucial.
• Research Project Management: Demonstrable experience in managing research projects within an academic setting is a key requirement.
• Commitment: This is a full-time, fixed-term position until March 31, 2027, requiring a dedicated approach.
• London-Based: The role is based in London and requires a minimum of two days working on-site per week.

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about public health and seeking a challenging yet rewarding career path. If you possess the required experience and a drive to excel, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.