LMS 2778 Executive Assistant

Salary: £42,932 – £46,306 per annum, inclusive of London allowance

Band MRC 4
Full-time, permanent
Location: Hammersmith, London
Closing date: 08/03/2026

About the role

Successful candidate will provide vital, high-level administrative support to the LMS Director and Head of Operations within a fast-paced scientific environment. This dynamic role involves proactively managing complex diaries, resolving high-level scheduling clashes independently, coordinating international travel, and acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders. The role offers a high degree of variety, from drafting correspondence to acting as a delegate for administrative approvals and supporting the Senior Leadership Team.  The post holder will also be expected to prepare briefing materials in advance.

About You

We are looking for a resourceful and reliable professional who thrives when using their initiative to solve problems in novel situations. You should possess exceptional communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality. The ideal candidate can balance competing priorities with tact and diplomacy. If you are a well-organised individual who prides yourself on judgment, social awareness, and ability to work independently, your skills will be highly valued in this challenging yet rewarding position.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family-friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  Please follow this link to find out more – Benefits

 

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff

Why join the LMS?:

Athena SWAN

In 2017, the Institute received an Athena SWAN Silver Award to recognize its commitment to advancing women’s careers in science and research.

At the LMS there are three working groups which deliver on the action plan developed for the silver application.

Equality, diversity and wellbeing

The MRC LMS is committed to creating equality of opportunity to all members of the organisation, regardless of their background, and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We observe the Medical Research Council’s Equality and Diversity Vision, which sets out the MRC’s commitment to fulfill its obligations as a public body under the Equality Act 2010.

Technician’s Commitment

The LMS is a signatory to the Technician Commitment, a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and the Gatsby Foundation which aims to address the particular career challenges faced by technical and scientific support staff.

Learn more about studying or working at the LMS

We provide opportunities to work alongside some of the top medical researchers on the planet, from our state-of-the-art research facilities.