Job Description

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

Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE)

Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager

Salary from 53,949 to 62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to 69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance, plus a 5,000 market supplement

We are looking for an exceptional fundraiser with significant experience in successfully fundraising from trusts and foundations to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division as it engages with individuals and organisations around the world in support of LSE's strategic priorities.





For 130 years, LSE's pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. The School counts 20 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named 'University of the Year 2025' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK's top university.





To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest philanthropic campaign - Shaping the World - aiming to raise at least 750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this. With the leadership of President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, there couldn't be a better moment to join us.





The Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager role is a new, senior role responsible for initiating, developing and deepening relationships with a global roster of trusts and foundations in support of LSE's strategic priorities, primarily focusing on high six-, seven- and eight-figure opportunities. The Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager will lead the trusts and foundations fundraising efforts in a key Campaign priority area, developing the fundraising strategy andproviding leadership and expertise to colleagues across the team and with senior faculty leads on securing long-term partnerships.






The Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager will join a highly collaborative, supportive and ambitious team during an exciting period of growth.

What we ask of you

A proven track record in securing high-level philanthropic income from trusts and foundations, maximising opportunities in working with leadership stakeholders within and external to LSE

A high aptitude for complexity, equally able to work with academics in specialised areas as well as to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders

What you can expect from us

The opportunity to join a highly collaborative, supportive and successful trusts and foundations fundraising team, working with a global roster of renowned and sector-leading philanthropic trusts and foundations The opportunity to work within a professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising campaign We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, 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

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Should you have

any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Nikki Lee, Head of Foundation Partnerships

on n.s.l.lee@lse.ac.uk



The closing date for receipt of applications is

Monday, 29

th

September 2025

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

Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager

Job Type:

Professional Services

Posted:

20/08/2025

Closing date:

29/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59