Data and Insight Assistant

London School of Economics and Political Science; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training & development opportunities

On-campus presence 3 days a week

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Data and Insight Assistant to support the Careers service with data-driven planning and analysis. This role will consolidate data from the CRM and other sources to produce timely reporting and insights, requiring strong Excel skills and clear communication for non-specialist audiences.

The post holder is expected to be on campus at least three days per week; the position is fixed-term to 31 July 2027 with a salary from

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative data analysis and producing accurate insights.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling experience.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly through reports and visuals.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of reporting and insight provisions.
• Combine data from CRM and other sources to produce accessible reports and dashboards.
• Communicate findings to non-specialist audiences and contribute to service planning.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Excel skills

Data reporting

Communication of findings

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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

Salary from £33,548 to £36,774 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £39,191 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment to 31 July 2027

LSE Careers is dedicated to supporting our students and recent alumni in all aspects of their career planning and professional development. Offering an extensive programme of events and activities to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, we are committed to delivering work to a high professional standard and continually enhancing and developing the services we offer.

The Data and Insight Assistant will support LSE Careers to make effective use of data and insight to understand student, alumni and employer engagement, needs and outcomes and to inform service planning, delivery and continuous improvement.

The post-holder will support the development and maintenance of LSE Careers' reporting and insight provision, bringing together data from the customer relationship management (CRM) system and other relevant sources to produce accessible, accurate and timely reporting and analysis.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with quantitative data and producing accurate analysis, with strong Excel skills and an understanding of good practice in preparing and analysing data. You will be able to identify patterns and trends and communicate findings clearly through reports, visualisations and concise commentary for non-specialist audiences. You will also be a collaborative and organised colleague, able to build effective working relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to high-quality data and reporting activity.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities. The post-holder would be expected to be on campus at least three days per week.

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 the LSE Careers team at [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 November 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Interviews will take place 10 November 2026.

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£33,548 to £36,774 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £39,191 pa inclusive of London allowance