Job Description

Reference:

JUN20251278

Expiry date: 17:59, Fri, 20th Jun 2025


Location: Liverpool


Salary: 33,482.00 - 38,249.00 Per Annum


Benefits: 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days


Duration: Fixed-term appointment to 30th June 2028

Salary: 33,482 - 38,249 per annum (starting salary will be 33,482 p.a.)

Full-Time, Fixed-term appointment to 30th June 2028

Based in Liverpool with occasional national and international travel

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is internationally recognised for its pioneering research in infectious diseases and global health.



We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Programme Officer who will support the operational management and programme coordination of BRITE, a Research England-funded initiative aimed at fostering innovation and technology development in the biologics sector. This role involves close collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of BRITE's objectives



The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the Enterprise and Innovation (E&I) Operations Manager in fulfilling the operational and administrative goals of the E&I Team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

Operational Programme BRITE Delivery

Coordinate and support the successful delivery of all BRITE work packages Maintain a detailed understanding of project timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies Assist in the development and implementation of project plans, work schedules, and progress trackers Administrative duties including organising and supporting regular project meetings, producing agendas, minutes, and action logs Ensure adherence to funder terms and conditions Ensure compliance with governance and quality assurance processes, maintaining accurate documentation and version control of all outputs

E&I

Programme Support

Work with the E&I Operations Manager to support broader departmental coordination, administration, and delivery of E&I led initiatives Contribute to tracking E&I KPIs and metrics, supporting internal reporting and evaluation activities Manage and monitor funding opportunities relevant to E&I, tracking key events such as conferences and relevant networking opportunities Manage the administrative and logistical support to the E&I team

Networking and Relationship Management

Serve as a central liaison between the E&I Department and internal teams such as RMS, Finance, Knowledge Exchange, and Contracts Work closely with academic leads, delivery teams, and external stakeholders Assist in stakeholder engagement activities, including events, updates, and communications with partners, funders, and collaborators


The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of a fast-paced collaborative environment. You will be able to demonstrate:





Degree in relevant field and/or demonstratable professional experience Knowledge of programme or project management principles A demonstrable track record of meeting deadlines Experience supporting complex programmes or projects within a higher education, research, or innovation setting Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including academic and professional service teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint,)

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days Generous occupational pension schemes Government backed "cycle to work" scheme. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre A range of additional family friendly policies




Informal enquiries can be made to: Rachael.ODonoghue@lstmed.ac.uk

Application Process:

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.


We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies