LSE Cañada Blanch Centre Administrator

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

Salary from £32,435 to £35,554 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £37,891 pa inclusive of London allowance pro rata

This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months and is 0.5 FTE

The Cañada Blanch Centre for Contemporary Spanish Studies is located within the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is focus of a flourishing interest in contemporary Spain in Britain.

Among its objectives, the Centre seeks to stimulate the debate and new knowledge creation in any of the global challenges that have direct implications for Spain and/or the UK. These will include, among others, issues such as sustainable development; climate change; the rise of inequalities; demographic change and migration; innovation, technology and productivity; the state of democracy, governance and government; the challenges of European integration; education and employment; health challenges; or the gender and ethnic gaps.

The Cañada Blanch Centre is looking ahead to hire a Part-time Administrator to manage the daily activities of the Centre. The part-time (0.5FTE) administrator will contribute to a wide range of initiatives including but not limited to:

• Advertisement and processing of applications for the LSE-Miguel Dols Academic Fellows
• Advertisement and processing of applications for the Miguel Dols Programme for Research on Spain.
• The organisation and logistics of the LSE-Cañada Blanch Social and Economic Forum, LSE-Cañada Blanch Lectures, and all other academic activities.
• The daily handling of administrative issues dealing with the Centre.

Full proficiency in English is essential, with the candidate able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable. Examples of data administration and office procedures are welcome as is experience of providing excellent customer service.

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 geog.dept@lse.ac.uk. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 May 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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