Institute Manager

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking an experienced Institute Manager for the Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship. This full-time, fixed-term 12-month appointment offers a salary from £53,949 to £62,160 per annum, with potential progression to £69,073 including London allowance, and a hybrid working pattern.

The role leads a six-person administrative team and reports to the Institute Director, supporting finance, HR and facilities

Qualifications

• Proven line management experience of professional teams.
• Experience working closely with senior academics and stakeholders.
• Have proven organisational strategic development and implementation experience.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Instituto programmes and support the development and strategic direction of the Institute.
• Ensure effective operations of the Institute in terms of finances, human resources and physical facilities.
• Directly manage the administrative team of six staff delivering teaching programmes, events, communications and marketing.

Skills

Line management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Strategic development

Job description

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

Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship

Institute Manager

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a full-time fixed term appointment for 12 months

This role can be offered as secondment opportunity to enable existing employees to broaden their knowledge, experience and skills by transferring to a different team/department. Existing employees wishing to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity should discuss the role and seek agreement form their substantive manager in advance of their application.

The Marshall Institute at LSE works to improve the impact and effectiveness of private action for public benefit through research, teaching and catalysing action.

The Marshall Institute is also home to 100x Impact, the LSE-based initiative working to identify, support and scale bold ideas with the potential to transform social systems. While the Institute and 100x Impact have distinct programmes and teams, colleagues work alongside one another and operate through a shared governance structure. The Institute Manager will not be responsible for delivering 100x Impact’s programme, but will work within this integrated organisational environment and support the effective operation of the Institute as the home of both teams.

The Marshall Institute is seeking an experienced Institute Manager to provide cover for the current manager, who is going on a secondment for one year. The Institute is looking for a dynamic individual who can oversee the programmes and support the development and strategic direction of the Institute. The Institute Manager will ensure the effective operations of the Institute in terms of finances, human resources, and physical facilities. The postholder is a vital member of the Institute’s senior leadership team, working closely with and reporting to the Institute Director.

The Institute Manager has direct responsibility for the management of the administrative team, which consists of six members of staff who deliver teaching programmes, events, communications and marketing.

Candidates Should Have

• Proven line management experience of professional teams
• Experience working closely with senior academics and stakeholders
• Have proven organisational strategic development and implementation experience
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting

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 the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .

Should you have any queries about the role, please email Julia Ziemer - [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 4 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.