External Engagement and Communications Officer, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious External Engagement and Communications Officer to enhance the visibility of their Department. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic communications team, engaging with external stakeholders and leading innovative projects. With a focus on driving impact and expanding events, the successful candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence and make a meaningful contribution to the academic community.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a communications role, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively and propose new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of the Department’s work among diverse audiences.
• Collaborate on existing projects and develop new initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Public Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Department of Statistics

External Engagement and Communications Officer

Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance

A founder department of the globally renowned London School of Economics, the Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts with cutting-edge specialisms in Ai, data science, probability in finance and insurance, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and more. We have a leading reputation for teaching and research, and our number one priority is maintaining and enhancing this standing.

In line with our strategic ambitions, we are seeking an ambitious and skilled External Engagement and Communications Officer to join our new communications team, situated within the Department’s growing, and friendly, professional services team.

As the External Engagement and Communications Officer, you will have the opportunity to play an important role in our mission to raise the profile of the Department’s work among audiences old and new, close to home and far afield.

You will work closely with the other members of the communications team, collaborating and leading on various existing projects and areas of work, as well as having the opportunity to propose and develop new initiatives and workstreams. Among these, contributing to our efforts to drive increased engagement and impact (especially through establishing connections with external stakeholders and industry partners) will be key, as will be working with colleagues to sustain and expand our events programme.

Previous experience of working successfully in a communications role is essential, and we have a strong preference for this to have been in a higher education or research context.

The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time for the Department as we grow, work towards our goals, and look to REF 2029. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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