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European Institute

Research and Faculty Affairs Assistant

Salary is competitive and not less than £26,533 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata)

Note that this is a part time appointment for up to 21 hours per week, and
a fixed term appointment until at least 3 September 2021, extension subject to funding.  

The European Institute (EI) is seeking a highly motivated, efficient and hardworking individual to work join our professional services team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the work of the department’s research and faculty affairs administration, as well as providing assistance to the Department Manager.

This role will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop their career in Higher Education.

You should have a strong educational background and be computer literate, preferably with knowledge of updating websites. You will have previous experience of providing administrative support to senior personnel and/or academic staff, and preferably have an understanding of research grants and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. You will possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, a very high attention to detail and be able to prioritise your own work.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave 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.lse.ac.uk/LSEJobs. 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 euroinst.dm@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22 January 2020 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 3 February 2020.