Impact Acceleration Manager

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

Salary from £40,229 to £48,456 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £52,095 pa inclusive of London allowance

Fixed term until 31 March 2028 with potential to extend 

LSE is a leading social science institution with some of the greatest global impact. Our researchers are world-leading thinkers on critical issues. Research and Innovation aims to provide high quality support to LSE’s academics, students and alumni across all stages of the research lifecycle and ensure responsible research practice which complies with relevant regulations and operates with rigour and integrity. The Impact Acceleration Manager will help to manage and coordinate a range of impact acceleration activities and initiatives across the social sciences. 

The Impact Acceleration Manager will support researchers in developing their impact acceleration projects and proposals and oversee the administration, operation and delivery of activities, manage any changes to financial commitments and expenditure of budgets and respond quickly to ad hoc funding, partnership, or collaboration opportunities. The role is full-time but could be considered as a part-time role. 

Candidates should have experience of project management, quantitative and qualitative reporting, relationship building, effective communication skills, ability to analyse information and create networks. In the role, Research & Innovation Division will support the post-holder to reach their full potential, to enable them to progress their career, either within their current role or by moving to other roles within the Division.   

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

LSE is a campus-based university and staff are expected to attend the London campus in fulfilling their role. Most staff balance working from the campus or remotely and for this we can role we can offer flexible working patterns, and a blend of on-campus and remote working. We therefore encourage applications from applicants who can regularly travel to the London campus and operate in a hybrid working environment. 

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 the 'Apply' button 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. Should you have any queries about the role, please email j.hemmings@lse.ac.uk   

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 April 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Advert information