Alumni Engagement Lead (Departments)

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

Due to the nature of the role, there is an expectation that the postholder will work on campus a minimum of three days per week.

This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover appointment for 12 months.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university, unique in its dedication to the social sciences. Named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, LSE is the UK’s top university and one of the most international institutions in the world, with over 240,000 alumni across the globe and 146 countries represented in our student body.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider School community to increase engagement with LSE and support the School’s strategic priorities.

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Departmental Alumni Engagement team. As an Alumni Engagement Lead, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful alumni engagement programmes that reflect the unique priorities and culture of academic departments across the School.

About the role

You will partner with a cluster of academic departments to develop and support alumni engagement strategies and activities that further departmental and wider School goals. This will include planning and delivering events, supporting alumni communications, and identifying opportunities for volunteering and professional networking.

You will serve as a vital link between academic departments and the alumni engagement team within PAGE, championing a collaborative approach to alumni relations that delivers meaningful experiences aligned with both departmental and School-wide engagement objectives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within an ambitious team.

About you

• Substantial experience in project and event management, ideally within a higher education, alumni engagement or stakeholder engagement setting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a complex organisation.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

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

For further information about the post, please see the job description and person specification.

To apply for this post, please visit LSE Jobs. If you have any technical queries about the online application 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 Ellen Johnson at e.johnson6@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Sunday 27^th September 2026. Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 7^th October 2026.

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

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