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Earth Capital Nexus at Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Global School of Sustainability
Executive Assistant
Salary: from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance
Funding for this appointment is available for 15 months
EarthCap is a global research and action initiative hosted by LSE's Grantham Research Institute and Global School of Sustainability, working to embed climate risk, natural capital and resilience into economic and financial decision-making. This post provides executive support to EarthCap's Executive Director Nicola Ranger and senior leadership team, plus programme administrative support to Jessica Flack.
The post holder will provide high-level secretarial and executive support to the Executive Director and two Deputy Directors, including complex diary and inbox management, meeting organisation and follow-up on action points, and support for travel and stakeholder relationships. They will also manage business operations tasks such as expenses and invoicing, draft correspondence, and provide logistical support for events, while helping to build systems that keep the team running smoothly.
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- Excellent command of the English language and the ability to understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner both orally and in writing


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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.
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 gri.earthcapitalnexus@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 04 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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