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Their outstanding, diverse and committed staff make an impact where it is most needed, deploying research in real time in response to crises, developing innovative programmes for major health threats and training the next generations of public and global health leaders and researchers.

Philanthropy is critical to School in achieving its mission, and the Development and Alumni Relations department develops and supports relationships with a growing body of supporters and  community of over 30,000 alumni in over 180 countries around the world.

As they scale up the role of fundraising at LSHTM, we are recruiting 3 senior specialists to work closely as part of the department’s leadership team in providing strategic and tactical direction of key areas of work as the Heads of Development Operations, Trusts & Foundations, and a new area – Corporate Partnerships.

The Head of Trusts & Foundations is a 12 month maternity cover role, and we are seeking a specialist with a track record of securing 6-figure gifts or more, to provide strategic leadership of an established programme and guide a small team towards achieving their goals.  Working closely with the Director of Development & Alumni Relations and with their peers and the academic community, this will take a strong relationship-based and collegiate approach, balanced with a personal drive to achieve ambitious results.

If you believe you have the skills, aptitude and commitment to our purpose, we would like to hear from you.

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2026