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LSE LIFE
LSE Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme Manager
Salary from £40,229 to £48,456 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £52,095 pa inclusive of London allowance
LSE LIFE is the School’s academic, personal and professional development centre for undergraduate and taught master’s students. Housed in bespoke space on the ground floor of the LSE Library, LSE LIFE acts as a one-stop shop for the numerous developmental opportunities offered by different LSE services, and provides one-to-one support, workshops and large-group learning events, as well as courses and programmes running throughout the year, both on campus and virtually.
LSE LIFE is now looking to recruit a programme manager for the LSE Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme who will oversee its management and administration aspects. Reflecting the culture of the LSE LIFE team, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, and prepared to adapt to a changing environment. The post holder will work closely with the all LSE LIFE Centre Manager and the LSE LIFE Learning Developer for the personal and professional development (PPD) stream. They will have the following main duties and responsibilities:
· Oversee and deliver the main aspects of the LSE Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme including, inter alia, recruitment of students, delivery of training events, budgetary control, evaluation of different activities and liaison with the Laidlaw Foundation and other partners, etc.
· Streamline and standardize all operational processes to ensure an efficient organisation and delivery of the programme.
· Provide pastoral support to LSE Laidlaw Scholars, when needed, and point them towards other sources of support as required.
To be successful in this position you will have knowledge and experience in:
· Project and / or events management, including project planning and budgeting
· A proven track record of working on own initiative
Optimally, you will also have experience and knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
· Student experience
· Personal and professional development and/or experiential learning
· Internal marketing and communications
Please note that hours of work will need to be flexible and may include some evenings and weekends.
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 with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any informal queries about the role, please contact Daniel Linehan at d.p.linehan@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 1st September 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.