The UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) is a flagship partnership between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), delivering outbreak response, operational research and capacity strengthening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We are seeking an exceptional and internationally respected leader to serve as Deputy Director of UK-PHRST and Head of the UK-LMIC Research Partnership. The postholder will lead the UK-LMIC Research Partnership team at LSHTM. Working closely with the Director (based at UKHSA), the successful candidate will support strategic leadership for UK-PHRST across its triple mandate and represent the programme with governments, multilateral agencies, funders and international partners. The role requires an individual who combines scientific and operational credibility with political judgement, diplomatic skill and the ability to lead effectively across academic, governmental and emergency response settings. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior global health leader with substantial experience in outbreak response, applied research and international partnership working to shape one of the UK’s leading global health security programmes.
The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2029 and full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE. A two-year extension may be possible until 31 March 2031, subject to overall programmatic performance and confirmation of continued Government funds. The post is funded by the NIHR and is available immediately. The salary will be on the LSHTM Professorial scale, Grade C to Bii in the range £74,139 - £97,647 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. LSHTM operates a Hybrid Working Framework which, alongside agreed service requirements, enables teams to work more flexibly where the role allows - promoting wellbeing and a better work/life balance. Please note that roles based in London are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week.
Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if appointed. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. We regret that late applications cannot be accepted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
More information: https://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=EPH-EPED-2026-03