"Research Awards Manager (Maternity Cover)"

London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE Research and Innovation

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

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is maternity cover, fixed term for 12 months and is full time for 35 hours/5 days per week

This appointment is expected to commence in June

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. LSE is a vibrant and cosmopolitan community in the heart of London, with a diverse staff and student body.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our friendly high performing team.

As a Research Awards Manager you will work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive and high-quality finance and post award service, supporting our world-renowned Academic Departments, Institutes and Research Centres to deliver cutting edge research and innovation projects. You will be the prime point of contact for research teams, funder organisations and other LSE Professional Services teams to provide an efficient and holistic service. This includes responsibility for grant administration, compliance processes, budget management, organising the payment of funds, signing off expenditure and advising on funder terms and conditions and LSE regulations and procedures.

You should have the ability to work independently and prioritise multiple demands at busy times. You should also be able to work to a high level of accuracy and numeracy, have good Excel skills and have a customer focused approach to work. The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of administrative or financial practices, procedures and systems.

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 research.innovation@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st March 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.