Communications Executive (Maternity Cover)

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

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

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months

LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and cultivates a reciprocal relationship with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to increase engagement, philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

The PAGE Communications Team comprises a Head of Communications, Communications Manager, Communications Executive and Online Engagement Officer.

The PAGE Communications Executive contributes to the creation, management and delivery of PAGE’s communications plan to ensure all activity engages alumni and supporters, strengthens relationships and deepens our understanding of their needs, preferences and interests. This role plays an active part in communications linked to our Shaping the World Campaign, but also engages with steady-state PAGE communications.

Candidates should have:

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade through use of words, style and tone.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into accessible communications for a variety of audiences.
• Experience of writing copy for online and offline publications, ideally within a higher education or charity setting.
• Ability to work with academics and professional services, and external individuals to create compelling communications to engage the constituency audience.

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 click the 'Apply' button above. 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 Alex Hartnall, Communications Manager at a.hartnall@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 April 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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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