Office Assistant

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Department of Statistics

Office Assistant

Salary from £28,240 to £31,527 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £33,753 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts in statistics and data science. We offer a vibrant research environment and a comprehensive programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The post holder will join our small, friendly Professional Services team responsible for supporting the activities of the Department.

We are looking for an Office Assistant to provide professional and proactive administrative and operational assistance to support the smooth running of the Department. 

The role involves providing a high and comprehensive level of administrative support to the staff and students of the Department of Statistics, this role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Department’s administration. The post holder will report to the Department’s Research and Finance Manager while also working closely with other members of the professional services team. Main duties include processing and recording expense claims, supporting our programmes and departmental careers and alumni activities, assisting with departmental seminar series, and supporting a range of events and seminars online and on campus.

Candidates should have:

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a varied workload with different, sometimes competing deadlines
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Evidence of contributing actively to the work of the team

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

We are happy to discuss flexible working requests for this role.

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 p.montague@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 February 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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