Head of Brand Development

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

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university, specialising in social sciences. Named University of the Year by The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, we are a global community of people and ideas that transform the world.

To build on our outstanding position, we are embarking on a two-year project to review and develop our brand.

We are seeking an experienced brand expert to lead the project, working with an external consultancy and teams across LSE. You will be passionate about brand and all that it encompasses and be able to expertly take the reins of the project. 

This role is pivotal in strengthening our position, reach, and impact. It will involve:

• Leading the comprehensive review and development of LSE’s brand
• Managing an external agency, ensuring effective collaboration and performance
• Overseeing qualitative and quantitative market research and insight analysis
• Bringing together colleagues from across LSE to ensure the project is a success
• Facilitating internal workshops to test creative concepts and messaging
• Representing the project at a broad range of internal stakeholder groups.

Candidates should have:

• Experience of managing high profile projects
• Experience of large-scale brand development
• Experience managing external suppliers
• Experience of market research projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-impact project which will shape the future of LSE’s brand. You will work with a collaborative and dynamic team in a vibrant and inclusive environment.

This is a two-year fixed term post reporting into the Deputy Director of Communications commencing in August 2025. You will be required to work on the LSE campus at least two days a week and as the role requires.

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 go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.

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 s.coyle@lse.ac.uk  

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

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

The first stage interviews will be held w/c 28 April 2025.

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