Operations Officer – Finance and Contracts

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

9-month fixed-term contract (full-time)

Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa with potential to progress to £44,468 pa, inclusive of London allowance

Lifelong Learning at LSE is entering an ambitious new chapter. As the School sharpens its focus on executive education, online non-degree programmes and professional learning, this newly established division is central to LSE’s vision to lead in innovative, flexible and high-impact learning for professionals and global learners.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Officer to support the delivery of high-quality open enrolment and custom executive education programmes within our Lifelong Learning Division. This role is central to ensuring the smooth running of financial and contractual processes, including academic payments, programme budgets, and procurement activity. Working closely with HR, Finance, and programme teams, you will help maintain accurate records, respond to finance-related queries, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and external regulations. You will also liaise with external partners and suppliers, providing professional support and contributing to the continuous improvement of operational systems and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is keen to contribute to the growth of Lifelong Learning at LSE.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in financial administration, including invoice processing, expense claims, and budget tracking.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial and contractual documentation.
• Highly numerate, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
• Service-oriented, with a professional and responsive approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and compliance.

You will be expected to work on campus three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week.

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.

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 p.j.carter@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14^th September 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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