Global Academic Engagement Manager (Research and Alliances)

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

Salary from £52,806 to £60,705 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £67,357 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment for 12 months and is full-time for 5 days per week.

Help shape the world’s future and achieve LSE’s ambition of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact.

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most successful university advancement teams. PAGE serves, engages, and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations, and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

PAGE has over 90 members across the 4 pillars: Philanthropy, Global Academic Engagement (GAE), Corporate Engagement, and Alumni, Supporter Engagement & Operations. It is a great time to be at PAGE, as we further our partnerships and global impact through the Campaign – Shaping the World.

About the role

We are seeking a Global Academic Engagement Manager (Research and Alliances) for a fixed term (12 months). This post provides a wonderful opportunity to work in close collaboration with academic departments and professional services in shaping new strategic partnerships around key research themes in the social sciences with other leading international universities, and through alliances and networks. You would support the development and implementation of international collaborations and initiatives in line with the aims of the School’s strategies (LSE 2030; LSE International Strategy; LSE Research Strategy), and also create, oversee, and manage, together with other teams at LSE, new academic projects, particularly around research/research-related, through partnerships with universities, networks and alliances.

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.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email:

Dr Brendan Smith at B.P.Smith1@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31^st October 2024 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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