Business Development Manager – Schools Programme

London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE Generate

Placed On: 5th November 2025

Closes: 19th November 2025

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Location: Hybrid with international travel

Fixed-term role for one year with the probability of extending each year up until 5 years.

Full time role

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.

LSE Generate Team supports students and alumni to build a socially responsible business, in the UK and beyond. We support LSE innovators at each stage of their entrepreneurial journey and provide infrastructure to build, develop and scale their ideas.

The Business Development Manager – Schools Programme provides strategic leadership and direction for the organisation’s national schools engagement and partnership agenda. This pivotal role is accountable for the growth, sustainability, delivery and impact of the Schools Programme, with a focus on income generation, strategic partnerships, project governance, managing junior members of the staff team and donor stewardship.

Reporting to the head of LSE Generate), the postholder will lead the development and execution of a long-term business growth strategy through expanding our network of partner schools, donors, and mentors. They will ensure that the Schools Programme remains financially sustainable, operationally excellent, and aligned with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.

Candidates should have:

• Extensive experience in senior business development, partnership, or income generation roles, preferably within the education, youth, or non-profit sectors
• Proven record of developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and meeting substantial income targets.
• Demonstrable experience of leading teams and complex projects, with a track record of operational excellence.

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.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday the 19 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.