Manager (Reputation, Engagement & Partnerships)

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE; London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

International Strategy & Academic Partnerships (ISAP)

Manager (Reputation, Engagement & Partnerships)

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.

This is a fixed-term appointment for 24 months and is full-time for 5 days per week.

Help shape the world’s future and achieve LSE’s ambition of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact.

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most successful university advancement teams. PAGE serves, engages, and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations, and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

PAGE has over 100 members across the 4 pillars: Philanthropy, International Strategy & Academic Partnerships (ISAP), Corporate Engagement, and Alumni, Supporter Engagement & Operations. It is a great time to be at PAGE, as we further our partnerships and global impact through the Campaign – Shaping the World.

About the role

We are seeking a Manager (Reputation, Engagement & Partnerships) for an initial fixed term of 24 months, with the possibility to extend. This post provides a wonderful opportunity to work in close collaboration with academic departments and professional services to ensure LSE is recognized by partners and other external stakeholders as the greatest social science university in the world. Working collaboratively across LSE with colleagues in many different roles, this role will lead on developing our engagement plans with partners, reflecting our stellar reputation and global standing for excellence in teaching and research in line with the aims of the School’s strategies (LSE 2030; LSE International Strategy; LSE Research Strategy).

This position is suitable for an individual who is passionate and energetic, able to work in a role with the potential for significant impact within LSE and externally. The person needs to be collaborative in style, but also good at taking the initiative; a self-starter who is open-minded and creative, a strong communicator who spots opportunities, can build effective networks, and has the tenacity and resilience to persevere with projects, bringing them to successful conclusion.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description, and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries about applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Dr Brendan Smith at [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 9 April 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.