Head of Supporter Relations (Maternity Cover)

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Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division

Head of Supporter Relations (Maternity Cover)

Salary is competitive and not less than £56,828 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term maternity cover appointment for 12 months

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world leading social science university: we educate brilliant minds and create knowledge that can transform global societies for a global impact. 

We are currently in the public phase of Shaping the World, our major philanthropy and engagement Campaign to help deliver a new strategic direction – it’s an exciting time to join our Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE). Our teams serve, engage and cultivate reciprocal relationships with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School.

The Head of Supporter Relations (Maternity Cover) is a senior role within PAGE, responsible for developing and delivering an outstanding programme of events and donor stewardship, and coordination of activity with Campaign senior volunteers and wider honorary and emeritus groups to facilitate and maintain mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with the School.

We would love to meet candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of complex event management, including overseas
• Extensive donor or supporter relations expertise, including managing leadership/VIP volunteers – you will be diplomatic, persuasive and credible at a senior level, possessing the professional gravitas that will engender the respect of key stakeholders including the academic community
• Exceptional team management skills including coaching, mentoring and motivating staff in delivery of responsibilities.

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.

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 c.kendrick@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 20 February 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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