Senior Corporate Engagement Manager

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

Salary from £57,606 to £65,505 pa inclusive of London allowance, progressing to £72,157.

Exciting job opportunity! Are you looking for a partnership development role that directly contributes to the betterment of society? To work alongside globally respected experts in diverse subjects such as climate change, data science, sociology, marketing, geography, economics, or politics? To be part of a forward-thinking community where assumptions are challenged, and new ideas encouraged?

The LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division are seeking a Senior Corporate Engagement Manager responsible for developing and overseeing the School’s relations with businesses as well as external third parties (public sector and not-for-profits). This is a key member of the team, responsible for building and nurturing relationships with external partners in the UK and internationally to deliver on LSE’s 2030 Strategy. We are seeking someone with experience in developing projects and funding proposals with organisational partners and/or an understanding of the nature of business partnerships.

It is a great time to be part of PAGE as we further our partnerships and global impact through the Campaign—Shaping the World. PAGE has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most successful university advancement teams.

Candidates should have solid experience working in business relations, ideally within a not-for-profit or public sector environment, and with a strong track record of delivering fundraising/income generation or other mutually beneficial partnerships. You should be able to navigate complex relationships and have the drive and tenacity to negotiate and see through partnerships through to completion. We are seeking a self-reliant, motivated, and collegiate individual who is a good team player, a strong manager, and able to build positive relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. You should be creative and resourceful, able to spot opportunities and be innovative in your approach, as well as have strong communication skills to persuade and bring others along with you.

We offer highly competitive and progressive pay, an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid and flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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

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 Sarah Anderson at s.l.anderson@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 19^th January 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Previous applicants for this post need not to apply.

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