Donor Relations Officer

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £33,558 to £38,541 inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance 

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned institution for the study of the social sciences in their broadest sense, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, information systems, accounting and finance. 

The School is entering an exciting period in its 125-year history. LSE 2030 will deliver a new strategic direction that will preserve and build on LSE’s status as a world leading social science university that educates brilliant minds and creates knowledge that can transform global societies for a global impact. 

In November 2021, LSE publicly launched a major new philanthropy Campaign – Shaping the World – to underpin the LSE 2030 goals. Over 50% of our £350 million Campaign goal has already been raised during the leadership phase, generating huge momentum within the School and among our global network of supporters. There couldn’t be a better moment to join us. 

LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division engages with alumni, supporters and friends, volunteers, organisations and the wider community to support their lifelong relationship with LSE, to further the strategic aims of the School and to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities. Within PAGE, the Supporter Relations team coordinates, plans and delivers a portfolio of activities which enhance the relationship between LSE and its supporters. 

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for planning, delivering and monitoring comprehensive and structured stewardship activities to thank, recognise and report back to LSE’s major donors to show the impact of their giving and provide an excellent LSE donor experience.   

The Donor Relations Officer will have proven experience of: 

• Coordinating and writing thank you letters and other bespoke communications for a range of audiences
• Planning, gathering content for and writing reports to demonstrate impact
• Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Collaborative working and building effective relationships with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to meet objectives
• Using data and systems effectively to record, track and plan their work 

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 click 'Apply' above. 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. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 15 October 2023  (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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