Department Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science Full time

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

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Department of Media and Communications is a world-leading centre for education and research in communication and media studies at the heart of LSE's academic community in central London. We are ranked #1 in the UK and #2 globally in our field (2024 QS World University Rankings).

The Department is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Department Manager to provide operational, financial and strategic leadership. The Department Manager is a key member of the Department Leadership Team, working closely with and reporting directly to the Head of Department.

The post holder will play a critical role in shaping the development and strategic direction of the Department. They will have operational and administrative responsibility for research, education, financial and human resources and space planning.

Candidates should have substantial management experience in higher education, and line-managing experience in an academic setting. They should demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking with the ability to navigate complex priorities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective negotiation and influence. Experience in managing large, complex budgets is also required.

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 James Deeley

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 19 May UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance



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