Job Description

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

Department of International Development

Communications and Events Manager

Salary from

42,679

to

51,000

pa inclusive with potential to progress to

54,730

pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months starting in October 2025



The Department of International Development promotes interdisciplinary postgraduate teaching and research on processes of social, political and economic development and change. The Department is dedicated to understanding problems of poverty and late development within local communities, as well as national and international political and economic systems. The Department is now seeking to appoint aCommunications and Events Manager.



The postholder will support and proactively enhance the Department's reputation through developing, delivering and managing effective events and communication strategies and maximising opportunities for meaningful engagement with the Department's stakeholders. The postholder will develop and implement strategic content-led marketing communications throughout the applicant cycle, across Home/EU and overseas markets, to drive engagement and achieve student recruitment targets, from enquiry through to enrolment. Such targets are directly linked to the Department's overall income and can be clearly measured.



The C&E Manager will line manage and develop members of the Communications & Events team in the Department, and recruit and supervise a wider team of casual workers (e.g. student ambassadors).


Candidate should have:


Degree level qualifications or equivalent professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, international development, international relations or a related field

Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic communication and engagement strategies across digital and traditional channels

Experience managing and delivering high-profile events (in-person and online), including planning, promotion, delivery and evaluation A high level of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects


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.



If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, . Should you have any queries about the role, please email d.patel20@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is

14 August 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Communications and Events Manager

Job Type:

Professional Services

Posted:

24/07/2025

Closing date:

14/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59