The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health. Founded in 1899 at the London Docks, LSHTM is now based in Bloomsbury, where it has two main sites at Keppel Street and Tavistock Place, and additional sites in The Gambia and Uganda which joined in 2018.

The School's mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide, working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. It strategic collaborations in the UK and across high-, middle- and low-income countries deliver health and socioeconomic benefits across the world, especially in the most disadvantaged communities. Research income has grown to more than £180m per year from national and international funding sources including UK government and research councils, the European Union, the Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation and other philanthropic sources.

LSHTM has an international presence and collaborative ethos, and is uniquely placed to help shape health policy and translate research findings into tangible impact. It has 3,000 staff conducting research in over 100 countries, and more than 4,000 students — all working with a collective purpose to improve health worldwide. The School delivers research-led educational programmes to future health leaders, managers and researchers across the world, with more than 1,200 face-to-face Master's and Doctoral students, 3,800 studying by distance learning, and 500 each year on short courses and continuous professional development. Its free online courses are studied by more than 300,000 participants globally.

The School's outstanding, diverse and committed staff makes an impact where it is most needed - deploying research in real time in response to crises, developing innovative programmes for major health threats, or training the next generations of public and global health leaders and researchers. LSHTM has more than 30,000 alumni in over 180 countries working in government, academia, international agencies and health services.

You can read the 2022 – 2027 LSHTM Strategy here.

The Remuneration Committee reviews the performance and determines the terms and conditions of the Director and the Senior Office Holders. It ensures such staff are appropriately rewarded in terms of their recruitment, retention & motivation through a fair and equitable process which is robust and proportionate in its use of funds.

The Committee provides oversight of the recommendations from the Senior Staff Advisory Group in respect of High Earning Staff in line with the CUC remuneration code. It is responsible for approving severance arrangements for staff in accordance with the Office for Students requirements

The Committee's full terms of reference are here.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is looking for someone with expertise in remuneration matters within the public or third sector.

Applicants will bring an in-depth understanding of issues around compensation and reward, as well as how EDI factors relate to these. Given the School's funding sources from government, non-profits and philanthropy, this will ideally have been gained in settings where there is increased public scrutiny of value for money, for example in a government department or large charity. The successful candidate will be able to guide the Committee as it ensures that remuneration recommendations are fair and internationally competitive, while also being a proportionate use of funds.

Candidates will be committed to LSHTM's mission to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide, and appreciate how research and education can achieve this.

This role is unremunerated, and reasonable, pre-agreed domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed. The Remuneration Committee usually meets once per year for two hours; this is normally face to face but virtual attendance can be accommodated. Any other ad hoc matters arising outside these meetings are conducted via email. The appointment is for an initial three-year term.

This organisation is based in London and meetings will usually take place in person; virtual attendance can be accommodated.

LSHTM welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability. As it looks to ensure a continued gender balance on the Committee, applications from women would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.