Alumni Engagement Lead (Departments)

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking an Alumni Engagement Lead for Departments within the Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division. You will develop and deliver alumni engagement programmes across academic departments, planning events, communications and volunteering opportunities.

Based on your proven experience in project and event management within higher education, you will collaborate with the alumni engagement team in PAGE and with academic

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project and event management, ideally within higher education or alumni engagement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships across a complex organisation.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver alumni engagement strategies and activities for academic departments.
• Plan and run events, support alumni communications and volunteering opportunities.
• Serve as a link between departments and PAGE to align engagement with school-wide priorities.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of departmental engagement programmes.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Job description

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

Alumni Engagement Lead (Departments)

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

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

Due to the nature of the role, there is an expectation that the postholder will work on campus a minimum of three days per week.

This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover appointment for 12 months.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university, unique in its dedication to the social sciences. Named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, LSE is the UK’s top university and one of the most international institutions in the world, with over 240,000 alumni across the globe and 146 countries represented in our student body.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider School community to increase engagement with LSE and support the School’s strategic priorities.

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Departmental Alumni Engagement team. As an Alumni Engagement Lead, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful alumni engagement programmes that reflect the unique priorities and culture of academic departments across the School.

About The Role

You will partner with a cluster of academic departments to develop and support alumni engagement strategies and activities that further departmental and wider School goals. This will include planning and delivering events, supporting alumni communications, and identifying opportunities for volunteering and professional networking.

You will serve as a vital link between academic departments and the alumni engagement team within PAGE, championing a collaborative approach to alumni relations that delivers meaningful experiences aligned with both departmental and School-wide engagement objectives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within an ambitious team.

About You

• Substantial experience in project and event management, ideally within a higher education, alumni engagement or stakeholder engagement setting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a complex organisation.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Sunday 27 September 2026. Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

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