Programme Administrator

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Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Department of Government is a large and vibrant academic unit within the LSE and world-leading centre for study and research in politics and government. The post holder will join the Professional Services team responsible for delivering all taught (Undergraduate and MSc) programmes within the Department.

You will be responsible for supporting the administration of the Department’s taught programmes and responding to queries from staff and students.

Key tasks include:

• Providing effective administrative and advisory support to staff and students on the department’s 12 Undergraduate and Master’s programmes.
• Acting as first point of contact for students and staff, providing accurate and timely information and advice, updating information annually and supporting the development of the taught programmes.
• Taking the lead on increasing student engagement by working with the various departmental and school wide stakeholders in planning events and activities.

Candidates should have demonstrable experience of academic administration and student or customer service. Experience of interpreting policy and rules to advise stakeholders on a range of topics. 

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of internal and external contacts. Experience of participating in and making a positive contribution to a team.  Experience of solving everyday problems and thinking creatively, including recognising when a problem should be referred to others.

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 k.a.jessop@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) 06 July 2025 and interviews will take place in the week commencing 14 July 2025. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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