Education Manager (Programme Delivery and Student Experience)

London School of Economics and Political Science; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking a dedicated individual for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover in the Sociology Department. The role involves managing teaching programme operations, supporting students and staff, and promoting innovation. Candidates should be educated to degree level or have significant relevant experience, with a strong background in managing academic programmes and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum, with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant relevant work experience in higher education administration.
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
• Flexibility and accuracy in managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teaching programmes administration and delivery.
• Support students and academic staff in operational matters.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience managing undergraduate or taught postgraduate programmes

IT and written communication skills

Ability to deal with people at all levels

Project management skills

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Social media tools

Web editing tools

Job description

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

This is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.

The post is expected to commence in November 2025.

The Sociology Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly dedicated individual to drive and implement the planning and delivery of all teaching operational administration and student experience related activities for taught programmes within the Department.Thisincludesthe administrative management and oversight ofall aspectsofthe teaching programmes administration and the annual tasks that underpin them.The postholder will be required to take act as the senior Professional Services (PS) contact for the effective and efficient service delivery of the Sociology Department’s taught programmes and to support students and academic staff in this area. You will promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring that School policies and procedures are adhered to. The post holder will manage the PS taught programmes team.

You should be educated to degree level or have significant relevant work experience. Experience of managing undergraduate or taught postgraduate programmes is essential, along with the ability to contribute to and motivate team members.

You will be expected to prioritise, plan and organise multiple tasks with competing priorities and allocate resources appropriately, often under pressure and using own initiate with limited supervision. You must also have the ability to manage long and short-term projects, alongside day-to-day workload.

The role requires a high level of accuracy and flexibility, experience of anticipating problems and identifying potential solutions, and the ability to manage your own workload as well as those you are managing.You should possess excellent IT and written communications skills, the ability to deal with people at all levels and working knowledge of social media tools and web editing.

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 thehow to apply document,job descriptionandthe person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email:
Andrew [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 07 September 2025(23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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