Content Strategist to the Director

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

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum (pro-rata) inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro-rata)

This appointment is fixed term for 12 months with an expected start date of October/November 2026

The appointment is part time, ideally at 0.6 FTE although 0.4 FTE may be negotiable

The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at LSE uses behavioural science and rigorous quantitative research to help organisations build more inclusive workplaces. Its Director contributes regularly to major international media, speaks to global audiences, and is the author of a bestselling book on behavioural science and careers.

Applications are invited for a Content Strategist to support the Director in her individual capacity as a public-facing academic and thought leader. The purpose of the role is to ensure that her public-facing output is sustained and extended to the benefit of TII, without placing an unsustainable burden on her time. The post is distinct from TII's operational and communications activities, which are managed separately by existing staff. You will work under the direction of Dr Grace Lordan.

You will develop and deliver a coherent content strategy, converting the Director's ideas and research into written content, a newsletter, media placements, website content and publishing opportunities.

Candidates should have:

• significant experience in journalism, editorial strategy, communications or a closely related field, with a strong portfolio of published or placed writing;
• exceptional writing and editing ability, including the skill to write fluently and accurately for sophisticated audiences;
• demonstrable experience of pitching to and placing content in major national or international publications;
• experience of managing digital channels, including websites and email newsletters, and of using analytics to inform content decisions;
• a working knowledge of search engine optimisation and of how content performs across search and social channels;
• experience of creating social media content including video;
• interpersonal confidence and discretion, with experience of supporting a senior individual in a professional capacity, and a genuine interest in the themes of the Director’s work, including behavioural science, inclusive leadership and the future of work.

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 TII@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 October 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are scheduled for late October/ early November.

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