Programme Support Officer

London School of Economics and Political Science - Business Improvement Unit

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Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment until June 2027

This is an exciting time to join the LSE, a world class University situated in the heart of London. The Business Improvement Unit (BIU) delivers both strategic transformational change and operational improvements across the LSE.

We currently have an opportunity for a Programme Support Officer to join the BIU. The post-holder will liaise with programme teams to assist with a variety of day-to-day activities that ensure the smooth running of School-wide programmes. Some of the specific responsibilities of this post are likely to change and develop over time, however it is expected that stakeholder engagement will form a core part of this role.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for someone aspiring to a career in project management. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic project-based environment focused on delivering business change across the LSE.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of project management methodologies, with demonstrable experience of successfully supporting projects
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels
• Have the ability to help build and influence networks to achieve buy-in, trust and engagement with project objectives from a diverse range of external and internal partners.
• Be a confident, proactive decision maker able to lead on making independent decisions, as well as assisting others with effective communications activities and approaches.

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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Should you have any queries about the role, please email biu.management@lse.ac.uk.   

The closing date for receipt of applications is 09 March 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.