Programme Manager, Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy (HINPE)

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Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 p.a. inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment until 31^st December 2030 initially, with possibility of extension (subject to funding).

The Programme Manager will serve as the key organisational and strategic lead for the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy (HINPE) - a major new research programme at LSE, launching in January 2026, that brings together leading academics to develop the ideas, policies and institutions for a fairer and more sustainable economic system. The Initiative includes both a core research programme and a Policy Hub focused on translating ideas into practice and is designed to grow over time into a permanent Institute.

The post-holder will work closely with the leadership team to turn the Initiative’s ambitious vision into reality, co-ordinating activity across both research and policy and ensuring coherence between intellectual, operational and external-facing work. They will provide leadership across governance, project development, funding, communications and events, and play a formative role in shaping the growth and evolution of the Initiative as it develops towards a permanent Institute. As part of a small and growing team, the post-holder will have the opportunity to shape new ways of working and help build a major new Initiative from the ground up, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible, hands-on approach.

The role is ideally suited to a highly organised, proactive and intellectually curious individual who can combine strategic thinking with excellent delivery skills and who is motivated by HINPE’s mission to re-imagine political economy for the twenty-first century.

The successful candidate will have: 

• An undergraduate/Master’s degree in economics, political science, philosophy, public policy or another relevant social-science discipline.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex programmes or research initiatives.
• Confidence in engaging with senior academics, policymakers, funders and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-moving team.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification.  

To apply for this post, please visit www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.

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For any queries about the role, please email c.l.harman@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11^th January 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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