Project Support Officer & Executive Assistant

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Project Support Officer & Executive Assistant to support senior management and contribute to transformative projects. This dual role offers high-level organizational responsibilities paired with project management tasks in an inclusive working environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organizational and communication skills while working towards significant institutional change.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting project delivery and maintaining project plans.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as Executive Assistant to the Director and Associate Director.
• Provide Project Officer support to the Transformation Programme.
• Manage senior diaries and track complex project plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project delivery support

Discretion

Job description

Project Support Officer & Executive Assistant

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Extended Education

Project Support Officer and Executive Assistant

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

The Extended Education team at LSE leads some of the School’s most exciting and high-impact initiatives. This is a unique dual role that offers a rare chance to combine executive-level support with hands-on project experience at the heart of a major institutional transformation.

You will split your time between acting as Executive Assistant to the Director and Associate Director of Extended Education and providing Project Officer support to the Transformation Programme. Whether you are managing a senior diary or tracking a complex project plan, no two days will be the same.

Candidates Should Have

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, memos, and minutes.
• Experience supporting project delivery, including maintaining project plans and tracking progress.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality when supporting senior staff.
  
  

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a major institutional change programme and gain experience in strategic project activity.

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

This role is primarily based on the LSE campus with some remote working available, dependent on role demand.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6 July 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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