Digital Skills Training Specialist – Academic Partnerships

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Training Specialist for the Digital Skills Lab to deliver engaging technical training tailored to academic disciplines. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in digital skills training. Candidates must be proficient in tools like Excel, Power BI, Python or R. The position offers a salary range of £43,277 to £51,714 and a fixed-term contract until July 2026 with the opportunity for extension.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Extensive experience in designing and delivering digital skills training.
• Proficient in at least one business analysis tool and one data science tool.

Responsibilities

• Work with Learning Developers and academic colleagues.
• Establish good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of events from planning to execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Designing digital skills training

Delivery of digital skills training

Education

Professional training or teaching qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

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

Digital Skills Lab

Training Specialist – Academic Partnerships

Salary: £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata)

Contract type: Fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2026, with a potential extension pending funding.

The Digital Skills Lab provides LSE students with opportunities to develop their digital skills in a practical and engaging way. Working closely with academic departments, LSE Careers, and LSE LIFE, the Lab aims to create digitally confident social scientists.

The Training Specialist – Academic Partnerships will work as part of a team of trainers to support the delivery and coordination of effective, engaging technical training tailored to academic disciplines or key industries. The role involves:

1. Collaborating with Learning Developers and academic colleagues to design and deliver training that supports students’ academic courses and employment prospects.
2. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify valuable opportunities for the LSE community.
3. Managing the full lifecycle of events, from planning to execution, with support from colleagues.

Applicants should have excellent communication and networking skills, extensive experience in designing and delivering digital skills training, proficiency in at least one business analysis tool (Excel or Power BI), and in at least one data science tool (Python or R). Prior experience working with stakeholders to achieve learning outcomes is essential. Experience in performance consulting and a professional training or teaching qualification is desirable.

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

For further information, please see the how to apply document, job description, and person specification.

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Closing date: 13 August 2025.