Public Affairs Assistant

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

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

This role is open ended, subject to funding (with funding guaranteed for a year in the first instance) and open to full time applicants

The London School of Economics and Political Science is looking for a Public Affairs Assistant to join the Public Affairs Team. This is an exciting role for somebody with some experience in public affairs, politics or communications, who is looking to build up a thorough understanding of public affairs and communications and contribute to a range of related activity in a fast-moving, friendly environment.

Awarded University of the Year and ranked 1st in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, LSE has confirmed its position as a world-leading research university and its research spans the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology and finance.

The post holder will support the implementation of strategies to develop and strengthen LSE’s relationship with politicians, policymakers and opinion formers and serve the School’s interests, both in the promotion of academic expertise and in anticipating and responding to developments that effect LSE’s business and reputation. The post holder will play a key role in providing varied support for stakeholder engagement work and helping the Public Affairs team plan for and execute its plans around political party conferences in the autumn of 2026 as well as set piece event delivery across the year.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in politics and a good understanding of the current political climate in the UK and beyond. They will have strong communication and organisational skills and be self-motivated and a great team player. This is a great opportunity to develop knowledge and skills working in politics and public affairs in a friendly, highly-motivated team.

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 go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.

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 m.marsh@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 Septemb

er 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are likely to take place on 15 October.

We are not able to offer feedback to applicants for initial shortlisting.

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