Programme Support Officer – Research Management and Infrastructure Programme and Evolve HR Programme

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

This is a fixed term appointment for 1 year

This is an exciting time to join the LSE, a world-class University that was founded on understanding the causes of things and for the betterment of society. The Business Improvement Unit (BIU) delivers both strategic transformational change and operational improvements across the LSE.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Support Officer to join the Research Management and Infrastructure Programme and Evolve HR Programme. The postholder’s time would be split equally across the two programmes. Working closely with both Programme Managers, the Programme Support Officer will support the two core teams to define and deliver each Programme.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for someone aspiring to a career in project management. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic project-based environment focused on delivering business change across the LSE.

These two fast-paced programmes will provide the successful candidate the hands on experience required to develop and progress down their project management career path.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of project management methodologies, with demonstrable experience of successfully supporting projects
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels
• Have the ability to help build and influence networks to achieve buy-in, trust and engagement with project objectives from a diverse range of external and internal partners.
• Be a confident, proactive decision maker able to lead on making independent decisions, as well as assisting others with effective communications activities and approaches.

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 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 biu.management@lse.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 May 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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