External Engagement and Communications Officer

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Salary from £35,758 to £40,741 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £43,604 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts in statistics and data science. Maintaining and advancing our leading reputation for teaching and research is our top priority. In line with our strategic ambitions, we are looking to appoint an External Engagement and Communications Officer to join our growing professional services team.

As the External Engagement and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for organising, promoting and supporting the Department’s events programme, including conferences, public lectures and key student events. You will organise and promote the Department’s engagement activities, working closely with a range of stakeholders and exploring opportunities for collaborating with industry and potential donors. You will also have responsibility for growing and maintaining connections with our alumni network.

Candidates should have experience in a similar role, preferably in Higher Education with experience of event planning and management. Candidates need excellent IT and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt content and style for different audiences.

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.

Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply for this vacancy. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email i.noble-andolfo@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6 March 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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