Alumni Engagement Officer (London & UK)

London School of Economics and Political Science - Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university dedicated to the social sciences. Named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, LSE is one of the most international universities in the world, with over 234,000 alumni in more than 140 countries.

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 looking for a proactive and organised Alumni Engagement Officer (London & UK) play a central role in delivering outstanding alumni experiences on campus and across London and the UK.

Based in LSE’s exceptional Alumni Centre, this role sits at the heart of how alumni experience the School in person. You will help shape and deliver engaging programmes and events, support flagship moments such as Graduation and Welcome Week, and ensure the Alumni Centre operates as a welcoming, vibrant and professional space for alumni, supporters and partners.

Working closely with colleagues across PAGE, academic departments, professional services and alumni volunteers, you will contribute to a programme of activity that strengthens alumni relationships, encourages lifelong engagement and supports LSE’s strategic priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Help design and deliver engaging alumni programmes and events for London and UK alumni, both on campus and across the UK.
• Play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Alumni Centre, ensuring a high-quality, concierge-level experience for visitors.
• Support flagship events and campaigns, contributing to planning, delivery and on-the-day experience.
• Act as a knowledgeable and welcoming point of contact for alumni, supporters and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with alumni volunteers and colleagues across the School to deliver impactful, well-coordinated activity.

About you

You will have:

• The ability to devise mass-participation activities that engage target audiences and a proven track record facilitating events or managing a space
• The ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities at pace and a willingness to use initiative to solve problems
• The ability to work independently but also be a team player willing to work with or support others to achieve wider team goals

Working arrangements

This is a campus-based role, reflecting the in-person nature of the Alumni Centre and its programmes.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and 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. For informal queries about the role, please contact Emily Bush at e.bush1@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Thursday 9th April 2026 Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

First round interviews are expected to take place on 20th and 21st April, which second round interview taking place on 28th April.