Executive Programmes Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

London allowance

Hybrid working

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the Executive Programmes Officer in the Department of Health Policy. The role focuses on delivering excellent programme administration for Executive MSc programmes, supporting recruitment and communications, and ensuring smooth student progression.

You will coordinate admissions, liaise with academic staff and external partners, and contribute to planning, events and marketing while maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and organise academic, recruitment and social events.
• Experience in administration within Higher Education.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in student experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of conveying complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of student recruitment from inquiries to admissions.
• Deliver applicant communications and recruitment events.
• Serve as first point of contact for students, staff and external partners.
• Develop relationships and collaborate across the department on planning and marketing.
• Organise key programme activities and events and support assessment/examination processes.
• Maintain accurate student and programme records and enhance the student journey.

Skills

Event planning

Administration experience

Continuous improvement

Clear communication

Job description

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

Department of Health Policy

Executive Programmes Officer

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

pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed-term appointment for 24 months.

The LSE Department of Health Policy aims to advance knowledge and understanding of health care systems through undertaking post-graduate and executive teaching, and through research and scholarship at the highest international quality standards to the benefit of the international and national health policy community.

The postholder will play a central role in the successful delivery of the Executive MSc programmes within the Department of Health Policy, supporting all aspects of programme administration and operations. A key aspect of the role is coordinating the administration of student recruitment, from responding to enquiries and supporting admissions processes to delivering applicant communications and recruitment events. As the first point of contact for students, academic staff and external partners, the role requires the delivery of an exceptional customer experience and the development of effective working relationships. Working collaboratively across the Department, the postholder will contribute to programme planning and marketing activities, organise key programme activities and events, support assessment and examination processes, and maintain accurate student and programme records. The role also has a strong focus on enhancing the student journey, ensuring a high-quality experience from initial enquiry and application through to graduation and alumni engagement.

Candidates Should Have

• The ability to plan and organise academic, recruitment and social events
• Previous relevant administration experience within Higher Education.
• A proven ethos of striving for continuous improvement in student experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences

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 Sunday 10 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.