Executive Assistant

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Executive Assistant within the EarthCap initiative, hosted by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Global School of Sustainability.

The post provides high-level secretarial and executive support to the Executive Director and two Deputy Directors, manages complex diary and inbox management, meeting organisation and follow-up on actions, and supports travel and

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to create and maintain databases.
• Experience planning and organising activities and meetings, taking responsibility for logistics.
• Ability to manage diary and inbox at Director level with timely handling of emails.
• Excellent command of the English language and clear written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and executive support to the Executive Director and two Deputy Directors.
• Manage complex diary and inbox, organise meetings, and follow up on actions.
• Support travel arrangements and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage business operations tasks including expenses and invoicing; draft correspondence.
• Provide logistical support for events and help build efficient team systems.

Skills

Diary management

Event planning

Administrative support

English proficiency

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

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

Earth Capital Nexus at Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Global School of Sustainability

Executive Assistant

Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance

Funding for this appointment is available for 15 months

EarthCap is a global research and action initiative hosted by LSE's Grantham Research Institute and Global School of Sustainability, working to embed climate risk, natural capital and resilience into economic and financial decision-making. This post provides executive support to EarthCap's Executive Director Nicola Ranger and senior leadership team, plus programme administrative support to Jessica Flack.

The post holder will provide high-level secretarial and executive support to the Executive Director and two Deputy Directors, including complex diary and inbox management, meeting organisation and follow-up on action points, and support for travel and stakeholder relationships. They will also manage business operations tasks such as expenses and invoicing, draft correspondence, and provide logistical support for events, while helping to build systems that keep the team running smoothly.

Candidates should have

• Excellent IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to create and maintain databases
• Experience of and ability to plan and organise activities of others, including taking responsibility for all logistics and co-ordinating activity related to meetings, seminars and other events
• Ability to undertake complex diary and inbox management at Director level, ensuring emails are directed or dealt with in a timely fashion
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner both orally and in writing

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

The closing date for receipt of applications is 04 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.