Executive Officer to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving

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

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to  £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will lead on the School’s ambitious strategic priorities, taking us to new heights.

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE’s strategic goals. By the end of 2024’s financial year we had exceeded the goal and, following a recalibration study, have set ambitious goals for 2030.

Kerrie Holland, the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, is joining LSE in March 2025 from Aston University where she has been based since 2018. She will bring a wealth of experience in this area and will drive LSE’s strategic goals that seeks to realise the power that a strong programme of alumni relations will bring while building on the success of the School’s Campaign to date. Kerrie will oversee the work of a rapidly expanding team and will form part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division. The successful candidate will work closely with her and other Executive Officer to ensure priorities are managed and time is used strategically. The Executive Directors all operate to busy schedules, involving a substantial amount of travel, and the Executive Officer plays a key role in helping to conduct business in a timely and efficient manner by providing high-level administrative support.

What you will bring to the role

Here are some key qualities and experience we would expect you to bring to the role:

• Secretarial/administrative experience at a senior level with a focus on complex diary management and financial administration.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills in dealing with prominent external contacts and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organised with ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines.

While not essential, we would love to hear if you have:

• Experience of working in a large and complex organization

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave 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:

Corey Moore, Senior Executive Officer (PAGE), at c.moore5@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16^th March 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews will take place in person on either Tuesday 25^th March or Wednesday 26^th March, 2025.

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