The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Director of Regular Giving and Legacies (interim)
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Director of Regular Giving and Legacies (interim)
Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Salary c.£85,000 to c.£95,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to c.£100,000 pa inclusive of London allowance and a market supplement.
About LSE
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university dedicated to the social sciences. 42 world leaders and 20 Nobel Prize-winners have studied or taught at LSE, and we are ranked #1 in the UK in 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. LSE is one of the most international universities in the world, with 75% of our alumni based outside the UK.
The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) builds lifelong relationships with alumni, volunteers, donors and partners to support LSE’s mission and global impact.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising expert to join us for 12 months as Interim Director of Regular Giving and Legacies. This new senior fixed-term role will lead a review of LSE’s approach to regular giving (annual giving/annual fund), legacy fundraising and parent and family giving, drawing on global best practice and sector benchmarking to develop an ambitious, evidence-based strategy for future growth.
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The postholder will work closely with the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, fellow Directors and colleagues across fundraising, supporter engagement, systems and data to assess current activity, identify opportunities, and set out clear recommendations for future structures, resources, fundraising methods, KPIs and long-term financial targets. You will also provide senior leadership and oversight to the Regular Giving and Legacy functions, supporting a high-performing, collaborative and donor-focused culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape an important area of fundraising for LSE, helping to create the conditions for increased alumni participation, stronger donor engagement and sustainable philanthropic income over the coming years.
About You
You will bring substantial experience of regular giving, annual giving, legacy fundraising or closely related philanthropic programmes, ideally with strong knowledge of international best practice and North American higher education fundraising models. You will be confident using data, insight and benchmarking to shape strategy; skilled at influencing senior stakeholders; and able to balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term strategic ambition.
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Working arrangements
Our usual working arrangements are at least two days per week from our London campus. However, recognising the specialist skillset and preference for global expertise, we would consider flexibility on location, hours and working patterns for exceptional candidates as long as the requirements for the role can be met.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to https://jobs.lse.ac.uk. For an informal discussion of the role with Kerrie Holland, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, please contact d.perrett@lse.ac.uk to arrange a time.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Thursday 30th July.
First round interviews (online) are expected to take place on Friday 7th August, with second round interview (in person) provisionally set for Tuesday 25th August.
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