Deputy Department Manager (Education)

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

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £61,301 pa inclusive of London allowance

By joining The Department of Geography & Environment at LSE you will be joining a highly respected and high flying Professional Services Team at one of the best Geography Departments in the World.

The Department ranked second globally in the QS 2025 World University Rankings and the Department’s Professional Services Support Team have been recognised both collectively and individually at the LSE Value in Practice Awards Ceremonies in recent years.

The Department of Geography & Environment is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking individual to join our team as the Deputy Department Manager (Education). This pivotal role centres on enhancing and delivering the educational strategies of our department, helping us continue to deliver a world-class educational experience to our students.

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with the Departmental Manager, the Professional Services team and senior academic faculty, playing a crucial role in the management and execution of our department's educational activities, policies and initiatives. The responsibilities will encompass overseeing the development and implementation of teaching programmes, ensuring they meet the highest standards and effectively address the needs of our diverse student body.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses extensive experience in higher education administration, specifically in areas related to education delivery and management. The ideal candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a proficiency in data analysis and generating insights for Departmental improvement and a comprehensive familiarity of UK university procedures.

A proactive approach to strategic thinking, as well as an ability to convey high level policies and information to staff and students clearly is essential.  Awareness and working knowledge of AI platforms as well as experience with automation, coding and or low code solutions is desirable.

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 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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