Project Administrator

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

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years, in the first instance, 
with the possibility to extend subject to funding

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Science Institute’s small busy team. Established in late 2020, the Data Science Institute forms the institutional cornerstone of data science and artificial intelligence at LSE. Our mission is to convene, catalyse and communicate LSE activity in data science and AI through teaching, research and events. 

The MacArthur Foundation has awarded the DSI a two-year grant to develop and deliver the pilot phase of an annual Global Forum on AI and the Social Sciences. The Forum is a flagship event dedicated to AI and the social sciences which convenes expertise, is grounded in evidence and focused on impact. It will establish a distinctive platform where rigorous social science research meets high-level policy dialogue to shape how AI develops and serves societies around the globe. Each year, to coincide with the Forum, a State of AI and Society Report will be published.

The role will support the administration of the project working alongside members of the project team on the organisation and delivery of the Forum and the Report. This will include organising and supporting internal and external meetings for the project team, supporting the invitation process for speakers and participants, making complex travel arrangements, and coordinating and maintaining accurate records of participant logistics (flight, itinerary and visa) and briefings. The role will also support in compiling and editing speaker and participant bios and assisting in the preparation and distribution of Forum documents.

It is essential that you have a professional outlook, excellent communication and relationship building skills, and can provide an exceptional level of customer service at all times. You will need a wide range of office and administrative skills, including solid IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office), experience of organising events, together with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude to the varied requirements of the role. This is a responsible role that requires a high level of attention to detail and organisational skills in order to juggle competing demands. 

For further information about the Data Science Institute please visit https://www.lse.ac.uk/DSI. 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, some potential for 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 on 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: DSI.Manager@lse.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 January 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. 

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