The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Programme Administrator
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Department of Government
Programme Administrator
Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 8 months.
The Department of Government is a large and vibrant academic unit within the LSE and world-leading centre for study and research in politics and government. The post holder will join the Professional Services team responsible for delivering all taught (Undergraduate and MSc) programmes within the Department.
You will be responsible for supporting the administration of the Department’s taught programmes and responding to queries from staff and students.
Key Tasks Include
- Providing effective administrative and advisory support to staff and students on the department’s 12 Undergraduate and Master’s programmes.
- Acting as first point of contact for students and staff, providing accurate and timely information and advice, updating information annually and supporting the development of the taught programmes.
- Taking the lead on increasing student engagement by working with the various departmental and school wide stakeholders in planning events and activities.
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Candidates should have:
- Demonstrable experience of working in an academic or similar environment in an administrative capacity;
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing a consistently high-quality service to key stakeholders;
- Experience of participating in and making a positive contribution to a team;
- Experience of solving everyday problems and thinking creatively, including recognising when a problem should be referred to others.
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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.
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 k.a.jessop@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 August 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 10 August 2026.
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