The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Student Communications Manager (maternity cover)
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Communications Division
Student Communications Manager (maternity cover)
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance.
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months as maternity cover
LSE is committed to improving the experience of its diverse student community. The Student Communications Manager plays a leading role in connecting students with School life and developing effective two-way communication and engagement with the student body.
The priority for the role holder will be to deliver the student communications strategy, which focusses on engaging the current student community at LSE and embedding a student-focused approach to communications across our School. Directly linked to LSE’s first strategic priority around education and student experience, they will have oversight for all central internal student communications and channels, working with teams across LSE to deliver creative communications that contribute to improving the student experience.
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This post is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months. This is a blended remote / in-person role, and there is a minimum expectation of working two days per week from LSE’s campus, and more if required dependent on business need.
Candidate Should Have Experience Of
- Devising and delivering communications plans, as well as producing high-quality content using a range of channels, digital tools and formats, with the ability to relate to people at all levels.
- Delivering as a creative communicator who considers all opportunities for engagement with target audiences.
- Working with a range of internal stakeholders to develop common ways of working, foster innovative ideas and effective communications for diverse audience needs.
- Analysing communications engagement trends and statistics, using insight to inform practice.
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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 Imogen Withers at i.f.withers@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9 August 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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