Programme Delivery Manager

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

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months

We will consider any requests from staff or job applicants to work flexibly on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE)

The Marshall Institute was established in 2015 at LSE with a £10M gift from Sir Paul Marshall to improve the impact and effectiveness of private action for public benefit. In 2017, it launched the ground-breaking Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE), and it has developed a range of other innovative graduate and executive courses.

The Programme Manager role will involve programme, recruitment and admissions management for the Marshall Institute’s flagship Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE), and programme management of our wider portfolio of teaching activities. The post holder will manage the admissions and recruitment process for the EMSBE from initial enquiry through to admit and will work with the EMSBE Programme Delivery Manager in all aspects of the programme and student experience from programme enrolment through to graduation.

The role will involve overseeing the arrangements for our remaining programmes as part of the Marshall Institute’s teaching portfolio including developing partnerships and advising senior academics and other stakeholders within the School and externally. There will also be regular involvement in alumni and careers support, and marketing, in conjunction with the Marketing Manager.

Candidates should have:

• Substantial relevant work experience in a higher education and/or executive education environment
• Project management experience in implementing new projects and working to deadlines
• Relevant programme management/administration experience
• Experience in organising conferences or events
  

About the Marshall Institute

The Marshall Institute (lse.ac.uk/marshall-institute) aims to inform and coordinate the efforts of practitioners, researchers, private citizens, corporations, public bodies and social entrepreneurs who are working to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Drawing upon the exceptional global reach, expertise and resources of existing departments, centres and institutes within LSE, the Marshall Institute seeks to bring together the best of the world’s thinking to equip the foremost figures in the field, and the leaders of the future, with the knowledge they need to put philanthropic funding and social endeavour to best use.  

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 Julia Ziemer (J.Ziemer@lse.ac.uk)

The closing date for receipt of applications is 29^th October 2025 (23:59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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