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Department of Finance
MSc Finance Programme Manager
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed and motivated Programme Manager to effectively deliver our flagship premium-fee MSc Finance programme.
The Programme Manager plays a pivotal role in the smooth and efficient running of this flagship programme. Working closely with the Programme Directors, you will be responsible for operational management, programme delivery, admissions, student experience and alumni engagement. The Programme Manager’s performance directly impacts the quality of the student experience: they are responsible for detailed planning of complex programme logistics, daily contact with students and their queries, liaison with academic faculty regarding learning and grading, interaction with LSE’s central services to deliver a seamless student experience. The ability to develop specialist expertise to provide accurate and timely advice is essential, as are excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. An understanding of the ethos and nature of premium fee degrees would be advantageous, as well as experience of event management.
The successful candidate should have;
· Relevant previous administrative experience in a higher education or Business School environment, with a particular focus on student experience.
· A proactive approach to dealing with customer needs in order that continuous improvement is made in relation to the service received by all stakeholders
· Ability to provide high level support to premium fee MSc programmes and addressing high expectations from a demanding cohort.
This is a campus based role. Some evening and weekend work will be required during the weeks when orientation and teaching takes place.
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 with 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 o.raie@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.