Communications Manager

London School of Economics and Political Science; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in London seeks a Communications Manager to lead its communications efforts for the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative. This role involves strategic management of communications activities, engaging storytelling, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in fast-paced environments. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing and delivering communications strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create engaging content with a strong emphasis on storytelling.
• Familiarity with digital engagement and web development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management and oversight of the Initiative’s communications activities.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders at LSE and Hertie School.
• Identify and create impactful stories based on data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Experience managing communications strategies

Proactive and collaborative attitude

Job description

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

Communications Manager, Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

Open-ended, subject to funding contract, initially until 30 June 2027

About LSE Cities

LSE Cities is a dynamic research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, dedicated to studying how the world's cities are shaped and transformed. We foster cutting-edge research, convene impactful events, and develop future leaders in urban development.

About the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative

The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative is a pioneering program to help mayors and their teams across the continent strengthen leadership skills, drive public sector innovation, and tackle complex urban challenges to deliver tangible results for residents in new ways.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Manager to lead the strategic management, oversight and delivery of the Initiative’s communications activities including press outreach, digital engagement, web development and dissemination events in support of the Initiative’s goals, ensuring overall communication and brand building is aligned with the Initiative’s goals and guidelines.

The postholder will work closely with the Communications team at Bloomberg Philanthropies and senior stakeholders at LSE and Hertie School to shape and implement high-impact communications approaches that are responsive to the needs of city government leaders by identifying and creating impactful stories based on data and creating clear, engaging content for the Initiative with a strong emphasis on storytelling.

Candidates should have experience managing and delivering communications strategies and campaigns in a fast-paced environment, excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as a proactive and collaborative attitude.

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 [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 December 2025 (23.59 UK time). Interviews will be held in early January 2026. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£53,949 to £62,160 inclusive of London allowance